This was not the time for Brazilian soccer to win a World Cup once more.
Enjoying on the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Flamengo fought bravely however ended up defeated by PSG this Wednesday (seventeenth).
They fell behind, managed to equalize (1-1), and took the choice to additional time.
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The champion was solely determined within the penalty shootout. And with Russian goalkeeper Safonov saving FOUR penalties.
Parisian triumph by 2-1 within the shootout in entrance of 42,150 spectators on Qatari soil.
Securing the French crew the Intercontinental Cup trophy, FIFA’s annual World Cup.
The final Brazilian crew to succeed was Corinthians, who beat Chelsea in 2012.
An unlikely hero, Safonov was making solely his fifth begin of the season.
Scare and VAR in motion 🤯
A Flamengo again move resulted in a giant clearance by Rossi. And a PSG objective, after Fabián Ruiz took benefit of the empty web.
Flamengo’s luck was that the ball had already crossed the tip line. Scenario confirmed by the video referee.
Fla improves, however PSG scores
After failing to flee their opponent’s management, the Rubro-Negro began to press Luis Enrique’s crew higher and likewise saved extra possession.
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However with out creating actual objective probabilities. And the deserved objective for the crew that was pushing more durable got here.
Doué tried to search out Kvaratskhelia, however Rossi received there first.
However the save was solely partial and the quantity 7 pounced on the rebound (38’).
The French crew continued to dominate after the break.
The primary try from Filipe Luís was Pedro.
And the end result got here after Arrascaeta was introduced down by Marquinhos within the field.
Penalty transformed by Jorginho, sustaining his 100% document (16’).
PSG felt “the blow” earlier than regaining management of the sport.
Luis Enrique introduced on Barcola after which Dembélé.
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Fla, in flip, fully modified their midfield.
The strain was from the French crew till Rubro-Negro had two nice probabilities with Pedro after which Plata.
The final play of normal time noticed Marquinhos performing as a defender for Flamengo.
Flamengo even had extra possession within the first half of additional time.
However with out with the ability to create.
PSG, however, was extra aggressive once they had the ball.
Present Ballon d’Or and FIFA The Finest winner, Dembélé took duty within the ultimate stage of additional time.
However couldn’t beat Rossi.
Penalty shootout 🆚
De La Cruz took the shot with no likelihood for Safonov, who went the opposite manner (1-0)
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Vitinha equalized for PSG. Additionally sending the keeper the flawed manner (1-1)
Saúl missed. Safonov guessed the fitting nook (1-1)
Dembélé despatched his shot over the bar (1-1)
Safonov saved Pedro’s shot (1-1)
Nuno Mendes put PSG forward (1-2)
Léo Pereira shot down the center, making it simple for Safonov (1-2)
Barcola noticed Rossi hold Flamengo alive (1-2)
Luiz Araújo secured Safonov’s standing as a hero (1-2)
This text was translated into English by Synthetic Intelligence.
📸 KARIM JAAFAR – AFP or licensors
Sat, Might 31, 2025 at 4:24 p.m. EDT
