PSG lift fourth straight French Cup, sweep major domestic glories

PARIS, May 8 (Xinhua) -- Paris Saint-Germain swept four domestic titles of the season after lifting their fourth successive French Cup with a 2-0 win over third-division sides Les Herbiers here on Tuesday.

Giovani Lo Celso succeeded in his third attempt after being denied twice by the post, before Edinson Cavani sealed the win for PSG on penalty in the second half.

Over 73,000 fans flooded into the stadium. PSG received strong support from their record fee signing Neymar on the stand. The injured Brazilian star was in the French capital for the final phase of post-surgery recovery.

Lo Celso and wonderkid Kylian Mbappe saw one shot apiece hit the woodwork in less than 10 minutes into the match. After another attempt was denied, Lo Celso managed to find the target in the 26th minute, as his left-footed curling shot beat Les Herbiers goalkeeper Matthieu Pichot.

Mbappe thought that he extended the lead five minutes after the restart, but his goal was canceled out after match referee consulted to Video Assistant Referee system, and ruled a handball by PSG defender Marquinhos prior to Mbappe's goal.

Cavani, PSG's all-time top scorer, was brought down by Pichot in the penalty area in the 74th minute. The Uruguayan forward wasted no chance to seal the victory.

PSG already claimed titles at French Super Cup, French League Cup and Ligue 1 this season. Enditem