The winner of the final should have been guaranteed a UEFA Europa League place for the 2014–15 season, but PSG had already qualified for the 2014–15 UEFA Champions League via its league position.
Lyon appeared in its fifth final of the Coupe de la Ligue. The Rhône-Alpes-based club won its only league cup title in 2001 defeating Monaco 2–1 after extra time.[2] In Lyon's three other finals appearances, the club finished runner-up in 1996, 2007 and 2012 to Metz, Bordeaux and Marseille respectively.[3]
In their four previous finals, Paris Saint-Germain had won three: the inaugural final in 1995 against Bastia, in 1998 against Bordeaux in a penalty shootout, and a 2-1 win over Lens in 2008. Their one defeat in a final had been in 2000, losing to second-tier Gueugnon.[3] PSG manager Laurent Blanc had won the 2009 final with Bordeaux.
The two teams met in the league six days before the final, Lyon winning 1–0 at home through Jordan Ferri to inflict only PSG's second league defeat of the season and prevent them from possibly winning the title on that day.[4] However, Lyon manager Rémi Garde, said "The two matches shouldn't be compared. We were at home and on Saturday we're away from home. We're closer to Paris than Lyon. They are two competitions with different ingredients. I'm not worried that we'll relax after our win. We'll start from scratch."[5]
PSG were disadvantaged by the loss through injury of Ligue 1 top scorer Zlatan Ibrahimović, who was injured in their Champions League victory over Chelsea on 2 April. As a result, Edinson Cavani moved to centre-forward. First-choice goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu was rested for PSG, with Nicolas Douchez starting instead. A BBC preview to the match said, "Champions League heartbreak, losing your best player through injury and then being beaten by tonight's opponents in your last game. It's fair enough to say Paris St-Germain's build-up to the French League Cup final hasn't been ideal."[6]
Ticketing
The Coupe de la Ligue final has been played every year at the Stade de France since 1998, following the stadium's completion. The stadium has a capacity of 81,338 spectators. Both clubs will receive the same quota of tickets, which are distributed to season ticket holders and through each club's ticket sales at a later date. Ticketing information was released on 12 February 2014.[7]
As a Ligue 1 club involved in a European campaign, Lyon entered in the Round of 16 on 18 December 2013 and defeated Reims 3–2 at home, with all goals in the second half, Lyon's through Bafétimbi Gomis, Alexandre Lacazette and Yoann Gourcuff. In the quarter-finals on 15 January 2014, again at home, they beat Marseille 2–1 through Gourcuff and Gomis. Lyon's semi-final was at home against Ligue 2 club Troyes on 5 February, and they won 2–1 after Lacazette and Gomis scored in the first half hour of play.
Paris Saint-Germain
Due to the same circumstances, PSG also entered the tournament at the same stage on the same day, and played holders Saint-Étienne at home in their first match. Edinson Cavani put the home team ahead in the first half, before Mevlüt Erdinç equalised late on. Cavani then scored the winner within the last five minutes of extra time. In the quarter-finals on 14 January, PSG travelled to the Stade Chaban-Delmas to play against Bordeaux. Javier Pastore scored the first goal at the end of the first half, with André Biyogo Poko equalising soon after play resumed. With two goals in the last five minutes of the match, Adrien Rabiot and Blaise Matuidi put PSG into the semi-finals. At the Stade de la Beaujoire, PSG gained the lead early on through Zlatan Ibrahimović, and the last ten minutes saw Olivier Veigneau equalise and Ibrahimović score the winner.
After 178 seconds of play, Edinson Cavani opened the scoring for PSG by tapping in a cross from left-back Maxwell which beat Lyon goalkeeper Anthony Lopes. Cavani gained advantage by playing in a preferred centre-forward position due to the injury to Zlatan Ibrahimović, and soon after scoring forced a save by a volley. PSG defender Alex had a goal ruled out for offside, and Cavani converted a penalty won when Lopes fouled Lucas.[8] A chance for a first-half hat-trick was denied when Cavani missed a one-on-one from eight yards out, and in the first ten minutes of the second half, Alexandre Lacazette scored for Lyon by running from the halfway line and then shooting from 20 yards. Despite then dominating possession, Lyon had few subsequent chances to equalise.[9]
Seven named substitutes, of which up to three may be used.
References
^ ab"Homme du match: Kamara en héros" [Man of the match: Kamara as a hero]. LFP.fr (in French). Ligue de Football Professionnel. 30 March 2019. from the original on 30 March 2019. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
^"Monaco v. Lyon Coupe de la Ligue Final Match Report" (in French). Ligue de Football Professionnel. 5 May 2001. Retrieved 30 March 2012.
^ ab"France - List of League Cup Finals". RSSSF. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
^"Ferri roars for Lyon". Sky Sports News. 13 April 2014. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
^"Coupe de la Ligue final: Lyon face Paris Saint-Germain". Sky Sports News. 18 April 2014. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
^. BBC Sport. 19 April 2014. Archived from the original on 21 April 2014. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
^"Billetterie de la 20e finale de la Coupe de la Ligue!" (in French). Ligue de Football Professionnel. 13 February 2014. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
^. BBC Sport. 19 April 2014. Archived from the original on 22 April 2014. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
^Cryer, Andy (19 April 2014). "Paris St-Germain beat Lyon in French League Cup final". BBC Sport. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
External links
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The 2014 Coupe de la Ligue Final was the 20th final of France s football league cup competition the Coupe de la Ligue a competition for the 42 teams that the Ligue de Football Professionnel LFP manages The final took place on 19 April 2014 at the Stade de France in Saint Denis and was contested between Lyon and Paris Saint Germain PSG won 2 1 and became the first club to win the competition four times ahead of Bordeaux and Marseille 2014 Coupe de la Ligue FinalEvent2013 14 Coupe de la LigueLyon Paris Saint GermainLigue 1 Ligue 11 2Date19 April 2014VenueStade de France Saint DenisMan of the MatchEdinson Cavani Paris Saint Germain 1 RefereeStephane LannoyAttendance78 489 20132015 The winner of the final should have been guaranteed a UEFA Europa League place for the 2014 15 season but PSG had already qualified for the 2014 15 UEFA Champions League via its league position Contents 1 Build up 1 1 Team backgrounds 1 2 Ticketing 2 Road to the Final 2 1 Lyon 2 2 Paris Saint Germain 3 Match 3 1 Summary 3 2 Details 4 References 5 External linksBuild up EditTeam backgrounds Edit Lyon appeared in its fifth final of the Coupe de la Ligue The Rhone Alpes based club won its only league cup title in 2001 defeating Monaco 2 1 after extra time 2 In Lyon s three other finals appearances the club finished runner up in 1996 2007 and 2012 to Metz Bordeaux and Marseille respectively 3 In their four previous finals Paris Saint Germain had won three the inaugural final in 1995 against Bastia in 1998 against Bordeaux in a penalty shootout and a 2 1 win over Lens in 2008 Their one defeat in a final had been in 2000 losing to second tier Gueugnon 3 PSG manager Laurent Blanc had won the 2009 final with Bordeaux The two teams met in the league six days before the final Lyon winning 1 0 at home through Jordan Ferri to inflict only PSG s second league defeat of the season and prevent them from possibly winning the title on that day 4 However Lyon manager Remi Garde said The two matches shouldn t be compared We were at home and on Saturday we re away from home We re closer to Paris than Lyon They are two competitions with different ingredients I m not worried that we ll relax after our win We ll start from scratch 5 PSG were disadvantaged by the loss through injury of Ligue 1 top scorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic who was injured in their Champions League victory over Chelsea on 2 April As a result Edinson Cavani moved to centre forward First choice goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu was rested for PSG with Nicolas Douchez starting instead A BBC preview to the match said Champions League heartbreak losing your best player through injury and then being beaten by tonight s opponents in your last game It s fair enough to say Paris St Germain s build up to the French League Cup final hasn t been ideal 6 Ticketing Edit The Coupe de la Ligue final has been played every year at the Stade de France since 1998 following the stadium s completion The stadium has a capacity of 81 338 spectators Both clubs will receive the same quota of tickets which are distributed to season ticket holders and through each club s ticket sales at a later date Ticketing information was released on 12 February 2014 7 Road to the Final EditLyon Round PSGOpponent Result 2013 14 Coupe de la Ligue Opponent ResultReims 3 2 Round of 16 Saint Etienne 2 1 AET Marseille 2 1 Quarter finals Bordeaux 3 1Troyes 2 1 Semi finals Nantes 2 1Lyon Edit As a Ligue 1 club involved in a European campaign Lyon entered in the Round of 16 on 18 December 2013 and defeated Reims 3 2 at home with all goals in the second half Lyon s through Bafetimbi Gomis Alexandre Lacazette and Yoann Gourcuff In the quarter finals on 15 January 2014 again at home they beat Marseille 2 1 through Gourcuff and Gomis Lyon s semi final was at home against Ligue 2 club Troyes on 5 February and they won 2 1 after Lacazette and Gomis scored in the first half hour of play Paris Saint Germain Edit Due to the same circumstances PSG also entered the tournament at the same stage on the same day and played holders Saint Etienne at home in their first match Edinson Cavani put the home team ahead in the first half before Mevlut Erdinc equalised late on Cavani then scored the winner within the last five minutes of extra time In the quarter finals on 14 January PSG travelled to the Stade Chaban Delmas to play against Bordeaux Javier Pastore scored the first goal at the end of the first half with Andre Biyogo Poko equalising soon after play resumed With two goals in the last five minutes of the match Adrien Rabiot and Blaise Matuidi put PSG into the semi finals At the Stade de la Beaujoire PSG gained the lead early on through Zlatan Ibrahimovic and the last ten minutes saw Olivier Veigneau equalise and Ibrahimovic score the winner Match EditSummary Edit PSG captain Thiago Silva with the trophy After 178 seconds of play Edinson Cavani opened the scoring for PSG by tapping in a cross from left back Maxwell which beat Lyon goalkeeper Anthony Lopes Cavani gained advantage by playing in a preferred centre forward position due to the injury to Zlatan Ibrahimovic and soon after scoring forced a save by a volley PSG defender Alex had a goal ruled out for offside and Cavani converted a penalty won when Lopes fouled Lucas 8 A chance for a first half hat trick was denied when Cavani missed a one on one from eight yards out and in the first ten minutes of the second half Alexandre Lacazette scored for Lyon by running from the halfway line and then shooting from 20 yards Despite then dominating possession Lyon had few subsequent chances to equalise 9 Details Edit 19 April 201421 00 CESTLyon1 2Paris Saint GermainLacazette 56 Report Report Cavani 4 33 pen Stade de France Saint DenisAttendance 78 489Referee Stephane Lannoy Lyon Paris Saint GermainGK 16 Anthony Lopes 32 RB 14 Mouhamadou Dabo 54 CB 5 Milan Bisevac 72 CB 23 Samuel UmtitiLB 3 Henri Bedimo 90 2 DM 21 Maxime Gonalons c CM 24 Corentin TolissoCM 28 Arnold MvuembaAM 17 Steed Malbranque 68 CF 18 Bafetimbi GomisCF 10 Alexandre LacazetteSubstitutes GK 30 Mathieu GorgelinDF 2 Mehdi ZeffaneDF 4 Bakary Kone 90 2 MF 20 Gael DanicFW 19 Jimmy Briand 54 FW 26 Clinton N JieFW 31 Nabil Fekir 68 Manager Remi Garde GK 1 Nicolas DouchezRB 26 Christophe JalletCB 13 AlexCB 2 Thiago Silva c LB 17 MaxwellDM 8 Thiago MottaCM 24 Marco Verratti 18 74 CM 14 Blaise MatuidiRW 29 Lucas 90 1 CF 9 Edinson CavaniLW 22 Ezequiel Lavezzi 75 Substitutes GK 30 Salvatore SiriguDF 5 MarquinhosDF 21 Lucas DigneMF 4 Yohan Cabaye 74 MF 7 Jeremy Menez 90 1 MF 25 Adrien RabiotMF 27 Javier Pastore 75 Manager Laurent BlancMan of the Match Edinson Cavani Paris Saint Germain 1 Assistant referees Mickael Annonier Frederic Cano Fourth official Eric Dansault Additional assistant referees Nicolas Rainville Bartolomeu Varela Match rules 90 minutes 30 minutes of extra time if necessary Penalty shoot out if scores still level Seven named substitutes of which up to three may be used References Edit a b Homme du match Kamara en heros Man of the match Kamara as a hero LFP fr in French Ligue de Football Professionnel 30 March 2019 Archived from the original on 30 March 2019 Retrieved 30 March 2019 Monaco v Lyon Coupe de la Ligue Final Match Report in French Ligue de Football Professionnel 5 May 2001 Retrieved 30 March 2012 a b France List of League Cup Finals RSSSF Retrieved 21 April 2014 Ferri roars for Lyon Sky Sports News 13 April 2014 Retrieved 21 April 2014 Coupe de la Ligue final Lyon face Paris Saint Germain Sky Sports News 18 April 2014 Retrieved 21 April 2014 Paris St Germain v Lyon as it happened BBC Sport 19 April 2014 Archived from the original on 21 April 2014 Retrieved 21 April 2014 Billetterie de la 20e finale de la Coupe de la Ligue in French Ligue de Football Professionnel 13 February 2014 Retrieved 13 February 2014 Final As it happened BBC Sport 19 April 2014 Archived from the original on 22 April 2014 Retrieved 8 May 2014 Cryer Andy 19 April 2014 Paris St Germain beat Lyon in French League Cup final BBC Sport Retrieved 23 April 2014 External links EditOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 2014 Coupe de la Ligue Final amp oldid 1138221621, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
