PSG survive first half scare to reach Cup final with 4 2 win over Dunkerque

VILLENEUVE-DASCQ, France - Paris St Germain recovered from a two-goal deficit to beat second-tier Dunkerque 4-2 on Tuesday and secure their place in the French Cup final as they chase a record-extending 16th title.

Holders PSG will meet the winner of Wednesdays clash between fellow Ligue 1 side Stade de Reims and fourth-tier Cannes in the final.

It was a bit of a strange start to the game, they got into our box twice and scored two goals, PSG manager Luis Enrique said. We told ourselves at halftime not to lose our heads, to restructure everything and carry on.

Dunkerque, making their first-ever French Cup semi-final appearance, took the lead seven minutes in as Vincent Sasso tapped home a flicked ball from Alec Georgen after a set piece.

Muhannad Yahya Al-Saad then fired home a low volley, catching the PSG backline off guard, to extend the hosts advantage in the 27th minute.

PSGs top scorer Ousmane Dembele pulled one back just before halftime, with a powerful shot off Achraf Hakimis pass, while Marquinhos equalised three minutes after the restart heading home Dembeles cross at the far post.

This match will help us improve for the end of the season. It made us work on our courage, defender Marquinhos said.

This is the best possible end to the season, the good times are coming. Were here now and we need to keep going like this.

Desire Doue put the visitors ahead in the 62nd minute when his shot took a deflection off a Dunkerque defender before finding the net, before Dembele sealed PSGs comeback win in stoppage time by scoring his 32nd goal across all competitions this season.

Im always in a good position to score goals, but its mainly a team effort. Its just like the first half against St