Nambatingue Toko opened the scoring for PSG in the 58th minute following a good cross from Ivica Šurjak. Saint-Étienne reacted and Platini equalized in the 78th minute to send the game to extra-time. Platini then doubled his personal account, giving the Greens the lead in the 99th minute.[8][10] The Parc des Princes faithful no longer believed in their team when Dominique Rocheteau, after yet another assist from Šurjak, scored an unexpected equalizer against his former team in the last seconds of the match.[8][9]
PSG fans then invaded the field in joy, while club president Francis Borelli kneeled and kissed the lawn of the Parc.[8][10] Following an interruption of 30 minutes, the penalty shootout sealed PSG's coronation.[9][10]Dominique Baratelli stopped Saint-Étienne's last attempt and Jean-Marc Pilorget scored the winning penalty for the capital side.[8][10] Twelve years into existence, PSG had won their first major title in their home stadium.[9][10] This success opened PSG the doors to Europe for the first time, qualifying for next season's European Cup Winners' Cup.[11][12]
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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
