The 2020 Coupe de France final was a football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Saint-Étienne to decide the winner of the 2019–20 Coupe de France, the 103rd season of the Coupe de France. The final was originally scheduled for 25 April, but was postponed to 24 July due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic in France.[2][3]
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| Event | 2019–20 Coupe de France | ||||||
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| Date | 24 July 2020 | ||||||
| Venue | Stade de France, Saint-Denis | ||||||
| Referee | Amaury Delerue[1] | ||||||
| Attendance | 2,805[note 1] | ||||||
On 28 April 2020, Prime Minister Édouard Philippe announced all sporting events in France, including those behind closed doors, would be banned until September.[4] The FFF were considering whether the final of the Coupe de France could be rescheduled for when events are allowed to restart.[5] On 26 June, the FFF announced that the final was rescheduled to 24 July.[1]
Paris Saint-Germain won the final 1–0 for their 13th Coupe de France title.[6][7]
Background edit
Paris Saint-Germain were the runners-up of last year's edition, having lost the 2019 final to Rennes after a penalty shoot-out following a 2–2 draw in extra time.[8][9]
Saint-Étienne reached the final this year, having lost at the round of 32 of last year's edition to Dijon.[10] This was the first time they reached the final since 1982, a game they lost to Paris Saint-Germain as well.[11][12]
Route to the final edit
| Paris Saint-Germain | Round | Saint-Étienne | ||
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| Opponent | Result | 2019–20 Coupe de France | Opponent | Result |
| ESA Linas-Montlhéry | 6–0 (A) | Round of 64 | FC Bastia-Borgo | 3–0 (A) |
| Lorient | 1–0 (A) | Round of 32 | Paris FC | 3–2 (A) |
| Pau FC | 2–0 (A) | Round of 16 | Monaco | 1–0 (A) |
| Dijon | 6–1 (A) | Quarter-finals | SAS Épinal | 2–1 (A) |
| Lyon | 5–1 (A) | Semi-finals | Rennes | 2–1 (H) |
Note: H = home fixture, A = away fixture
Match edit
Summary edit
The only goal of the game came in the 14th minute; Kylian Mbappé cut in from the right, with his shot being saved by Saint-Étienne goalkeeper Jessy Moulin, before the rebound fell to Neymar, who shot high to the net off the underside of the crossbar from six yards out.
Details edit
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Assistant referees:[1]
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Match rules[13]
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Notes edit
- ^ a b The final was played in front of 2,805 spectators due to the COVID-19 pandemic in France.
- ^ Each team was given only three opportunities to make substitutions, with a fourth opportunity in extra time, excluding substitutions made at half-time, before the start of extra time and at half-time in extra time.
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f "Coupes : les arbitres des finales désignés" [Cups: Designated Final Referees]. FFF.fr (in French). French Football Federation. 26 June 2020. Archived from the original on 29 June 2020. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
- ^ "2020 French Cup Final". stadefrance.com. Stade De France. Archived from the original on 26 July 2020. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
- ^ "France » Coupe de France 2019/2020 » Final". worldfootball.net. World Football. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
- ^ "Ligue 1 & 2: France's top two divisions will not resume this season". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 28 April 2020. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
- ^ "Communique de la FFF". FFF.fr (in French). French Football Federation. 28 April 2020. Archived from the original on 6 November 2020. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ "PSG beat 10-man St Etienne to win French Cup but Mbappe injured". Reuters. 25 July 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ^ "Paris Saint-Germain 1–0 Saint-Étienne". BBC Sport. 24 July 2020. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- ^ "Rennes stun PSG to win French Cup on penalties". Reuters. 27 April 2019. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
- ^ "Rennes 2 PSG 2 (6-5 on penalties)". BBC Sport. 29 April 2019. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
- ^ "Saint-Étienne vs. Dijon - 23 January 2019". soccerway.com. Soccerway. 23 January 2019. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
- ^ "Saint-Etienne seal comeback win to reach first French Cup final since 1982". france24.com. France 24. 6 March 2020. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- ^ "French football returns after four months with fans strictly limited". thelocal.fr. The Local. 24 July 2020. Retrieved 24 July 2020.
- ^ "Règlement de la Coupe de France 2019–2020" [Regulations of the 2019–20 Coupe de France] (PDF). FFF.fr (in French). French Football Federation. 1 July 2019. pp. 8–10. Retrieved 26 June 2020.