Soccer Football - French Cup semi-final - Montpellier v Paris St Germain - Stade de la Mosson, Montpellier, France - May 12, 2021 Montpellier's Teji Savanier shoots at goal from a freekick REUTERS/Eric Gaillard
PARIS (Reuters) -Holders Paris St Germain reached the French Cup final after a nailbiting 6-5 penalty shootout win at Montpellier as the match ended 2-2 in regular time after the home side twice came from behind on Wednesday.
The outcome was a relief for manager Mauricio Pochettino after PSG were knocked out of the Champions League semi-finals by Manchester City and trail Ligue 1 leaders Lille by three points with two games left.
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