Rennes stun PSG to win French Cup on penalties


Soccer Football - Coupe de France Final - Stade Rennes v Paris St Germain - Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France - April 27, 2019 Stade Rennes players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Coupe de France REUTERS/Charles Platiau

PARIS (Reuters) - Stade Rennes rallied from two goals down to stun Paris St Germain 6-5 on penalties in the French Cup final after a 2-2 draw on Saturday as the Ligue 1 champions' season heads for a gloomy finale.

Thomas Tuchel's side, French Cup winners for the last four years, were 2-0 up after 22 minutes following goals by Dani Alves and Neymar, only for Presnel Kimpembe to score an own goal before Mexer equalised to send the game into extra time.

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