Tottenham suffer epic collapse, lose Super Cup to PSG despite leading 2-0 till 85th min
Tottenham, managed by Thomas Frank in his first competitive match in charge, looked set to mark the occasion with silverware after goals from Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero gave them a 2-0 lead. Van de Ven capitalised on a rebound to open the scoring, while Romero headed home to double the advantage.But the game turned late on when PSG substitute Lee Kang-in pulled one back in the 85th minute with a crisp finish. The comeback was complete deep into stoppage time when Goncalo Ramos met Ousmane Dembele's pinpoint cross with a diving header to make it 2-2.The match was then decided by penalties, where Tottenham's Tel and Van de Ven missed their efforts. Nuno Mendes held his nerve to slot home the decisive spot-kick for PSG, sparking scenes of jubilation as players poured onto the pitch.'It's difficult to talk about this match We trained for only five-six days, it's incredible,' said PSG coach Luis Enrique. 'For us, it's really special to have won this trophy and to be able to offer it to them.'
PSG's victory also marks a historic moment for French football, with the club becoming the first from France to ever lift the UEFA Super Cup. The win adds another feather to their cap, coming just months after their emphatic 5-0 triumph over Inter Milan in the Champions League final.- EndsMust Watch
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