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PSG travelled to the Normandy coast with the French league title already wrapped up and looking to take another step towards what would be a fourth consecutive Cup triumph — a record — if they beat third division Les Herbiers at the Stade de France on May 8.
But while dominant throughout, Unai Emery’s men were kept on their toes in an at times messy encounter in which they had one goal chalked off by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), and Mbappe’s second fall under its scrutiny before it was confirmed nine minutes from time.
PSG should have opened the scoring early but Angel Di Maria saw a weak rolled shot collected by ‘keeper Brice Samba on 17 minutes.
But despite poor pitch conditions, the French champions were quickly into their stride with Mbappe, outstanding on the night, opening the scoring on 21 minutes.
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