Wednesday, May 7, 2008

PSG beats Amiens 1-0 to reach French Cup final



AMIENS, France (AP) - Yannick Boli scored in the second half Tuesday and Paris Saint-Germain beat second-division Amiens 1-0 to reach the French Cup final.

After PSG had defended for much of the match at Amiens, Boli struck in the 78th minute with a fine individual effort.

The striker collected a pass from Peguy Luyindula, surged past two defenders in the penalty area and finished past goalkeeper Benoit Benvegnu.

PSG goalkeeper Jerome Alonzo made a point-blank save in the fourth minute of injury time to deny Amiens winger Fabrice Fiorese an equalizer.

PSG is in 18th place in the French first division and trying to stave off relegation with two rounds remaining. However, it is seeking to win a domestic Cup double after having already claimed the League Cup on March 29.

Coach Paul Le Guen's team will play in the May 24 final against the winner of Wednesday's other semifinal between Lyon and Sedan

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