PSG: Paris was very scared but snatched qualification! The match summary

23:25 – The match summary

Paris can breathe. PSG qualified on the Lens pitch after a penalty shootout (1-1; 4 tab to 3). The start of the match is very timid because the Lensois lack ambition in the game. However, despite the territorial domination of the Parisians, it is the Artesian club which creates the first dangerous situation. Fulgini is too short and cannot take Nzola's cross (19'). This livens up this 32nd round a little. Five minutes later, Hakimi thought to open the score but was ultimately flagged for offside. Just before the break, Paris will get the biggest opportunity of the first act. Marquinhos takes a corner but Koffi rolls out to push the ball over the bar (40'). The second period starts on a higher footing than during the first act. Dembélé has the opportunity to open the scoring but he completely misses his volley (50'). The game is getting carried away and Lens could even have benefited from a penalty on Safonov's contentious exit on Frankowski. On the same sequence Thomasson hits the bar (57'). In a more exciting second half, the opening score came from a corner. Khusanov, at the back post, took advantage of a missed restart from Marquinhos to open the scoring in a crazy atmosphere (67'). But two minutes later and two minutes after coming into play, Ramos responded to Lens after an error from Danso (70'). At the very end of the match Koffi made decisive saves taking the two teams into a penalty shootout. The Burkinabé goalkeeper will, despite everything, not be the hero of the end of the evening because Safonov makes two saves and sends PSG into the round of 16 of the Coupe de France.

23:15 – Nuno Mendes very relieved

“We are very happy. It's not the match we wanted to play because we were 1-1 during the 90 minutes. We took the penalties well and we leave here with a victory and that's the most important.

23:10 – PSG against Espaly!

The National 3 Espaly club must have vibrated this evening in front of Lens – PSG. They will therefore face the Parisian title holder during the round of 16 of the Coupe de France on January 14 or 15.

23:06 – SAFONOV SENDS PARIS INTO THE 16ES!

Diouf rushes but Safonov chooses the right side. It allows PSG to win on the Lens pitch. The Parisians qualify for the round of 16 of the Coupe de France.

23:06 – Barcola puts Paris in front! (3-4)

For the first time in this penalty shootout, PSG passed Lens. Diouf has enormous pressure and must not miss.

23:05 – Safonov's save!! (3-3)

PSG can get closer to qualifying! Nzola rushes but Safonov deflects onto his bar. This is the first failure.

23:04 – El-Aynaoui's goal is mimicked.

Big momentum gain for Dembélé who makes no mistake. He also finds the top corner and brings Paris back up to par.

23:03 – El-Aynaoui clears the top corner (3-2)

The shooters are on fire and the guards can't do anything. Safonov chooses the right side but El-Aynaoui finds the top corner.

23:03 – Ramos shoots perfectly (2-2)

The Parisian scorer of this Lens – PSG did not miss the target. He finds the small nets of Koffi who had chosen the right side.

23:02 – Sotoca’s counterattack (2-1)

Entering at the end of the match, Sotoca takes Safonov on the wrong foot. Lens regains a goal lead in this penalty shootout against PSG. Ramos’ turn.

23:01 – Vitinha ne tremble pas! (1-1)

Vitinha's response. Heckled by the Lensois public, he shows composure to adjust Koffi. PSG comes back level with Lens in this penalty shootout.

23:00 – Frankowski with power! (1-0)

That goes for the Pole who shot very hard. Safonov was not far away but had to bow.

22:59 – Lens will start!

The penalty shootout will begin in this Lens – PSG. Frankowski will be the first to shoot. He can put the Blood and Gold on the right path.

22:55 – Heading to penalties!!

Thomas Léonard whistles the end of this Lens – PSG! Qualification for the round of 16 of the Coupe de France will be decided in a penalty shootout.

22:54 – One last change (90+6')

Will Still brings Sarr in place of Khusanov for the last seconds of this Lens – PSG before a potential penalty shootout.

22:54 – Frankowski’s volley!! (90+5')

From a tight angle, Frankowski takes his chance at the far post but his recovery is caught in two steps by Safonov.

22:52 – The resumption of Barcola! (90+4')

Dembélé takes care of the Parisian corner. He shoots it at the far post towards Barcola who sees his recovery easily captured by Koffi. It was a difficult move.

22:51 – Diouf tries his hand (90+3')

The Lens midfielder is far away but takes his chance despite everything. His shot lands next to Safonov's cages. There are a lot of spaces at the end of Lens – PSG.

22:48 – Six more minutes (90')

There will perhaps be a few more opportunities in added time for this Lens – PSG. It will be a minimum of six minutes before a possible penalty shootout.

22:47 – A double change for Lens (89')

Will Still makes two changes for the end of this Lens – PSG. Sotoca and Chavez replace Thomasson and Machado.

22:46 – Koffi decisive!! (87')

The Lens goalkeeper makes a decisive save at the end of Lens – PSG. Dembélé hits low to the ground but Koffi goes to the ground very quickly.

22:45 – The big thrill!! (86')

The cap goal was not far away!!! Koffi wants to clear but hits Danso's head. Ultimately the ball did not enter the net but the Lensois supporters held their breath.

22:43 – A little tired (85')

Both teams are physically worn out at the end of Lens – PSG. The penalty shootout is getting closer even if there may still be chances at the end of the match.

22:41 – Diouf mishandles the ball (83')

Pereira Da Costa finds Diouf with a magical pass but the Lens midfielder misses his control. The Parisian defense comes back and forces Medina to shoot too hard.

22:39 – Ten more minutes (80')

There are ten minutes left to play in regulation time for this Lens – PSG. As a reminder, there is no overtime and if the score remains there, the two teams will go straight to a penalty shootout.