🔗 Share this article Paris Saint-Germain Defeats Marseille in a Shootout to Secure French Super Cup in the Middle East. The Parisian club has now won the season-opening trophy on 14 separate occasions. The Parisian giants needed a dramatic leveler followed by a successful penalty shootout to overcome their arch-rivals in Kuwait and capture a record-extending fourth consecutive Trophee des Champions victory. The European champions appeared to be coasting towards a straightforward win in the match between the French league champions and the Coupe de France holders after Ousmane Dembele found the scoring in the opening stages. Yet, the southern French side struck two times in the closing moments to take a surprise advantage. Initially, the English forward scored from the penalty spot, before the defender unfortunately turned the ball into his own net for an own goal. In a remarkable twist of fortune, Goncalo Ramos snatched a crucial equaliser in the final moments to send the match into a deciding shootout. The Parisian shot-stopper Chevalier then stood as the hero, stopping decisive kicks from O'Riley and Traore. In the shootout, Ramos, Vitinha, Nuno Mendes, and Desire Doue all converted with composure for PSG to complete a convincing penalty win. The record champions Paris Saint-Germain, who faced last season's Ligue 1 second-placed team Olympique de Marseille after achieving a domestic double, have now lifted this competition for the 12th time in the past thirteen seasons.