AFP, PARISParis Saint-Germain on Wednesday required extra-time to overcome third-tier Villefranche-Beaujolais 3-0 in the round-of-16 of the Coupe de France. Holders and record 12-time champions PSG were held in check at Olympique Lyonnais’ Groupama Stadium until Julian Draxler bundled in a cross from substitute Edinson Cavani on 102 minutes. PSG host Dijon FCO in the quarter-finals as they bid to win the competition for a fifth consecutive time. “It’s normal to have the match against Manchester United in one corner of your head, even if we’re trying to go step by step,” PSG defender Marquinhos said. Fourth-tier AS Vitre reached the last eight for the first time in their history after a stoppage-time penalty completed a remarkable 3-2 victory, having trailed third-tier AS Lyon-Duchere by two goals.

Source: Taipei Times February 07, 2019 15:56 UTC