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Paris Saint-Germain became the first French side to win the domestic treble after labouring to a 1-0 win against second-division side Auxerre in the French Cup final on Saturday.
Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani settled a tense match when he headed in a cross from the right midway through the second half, although the ball went off the crossbar and hit the back of goalkeeper Donovan Leon before crossing the line.


The only failure in an otherwise dominant season for PSG was the Champions League, where the ambitious club fell short once more, after again going out to Barcelona in the quarter-finals.
“We won the rest of the trophies. No other team has done this and I am very proud of the team,” PSG’s top scorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic said. “I want some more [trophies], trust me.”

 
On paper, it should have been a mismatch between big-spending PSG and an Auxerre side that finished ninth in the French second division.
One lapse of concentration from Auxerre was punished by Cavani’s 12th goal in 12 games.


“We finished the season very well. We wanted this cup and it was hard to win it,” PSG coach Laurent Blanc said. “Auxerre played very well and you have to take your hat off to them. They played to their strengths.”
“We’ve made history now and it’s been an exceptional season, even though we have regrets about the Champions League,” PSG midfielder Blaise Matuidi said. “We’re proud of our fans and proud to play for PSG. But you have to give credit to Auxerre.”
 


PSG first French team to win treble after beating Auxerre in cup final

Thiago Silva holds the Ligue 1 trophy, Zlatan Ibrahimovic holds the French Cup, Blaise Matuidi holds the League Cup and  Zoumana Camara holds the Champions' Trophy. Photo: AFP

Blaise Matuidi celebrates with fans. Photo: AFP 

Zlatan Ibrahimovic and David Luiz celebrate. Photo: AFP

Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates. Photo: EPA

Zlatan takes a rest. Photo: EPA

Edinson Cavani celebrates his winner. Photo: EPA

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Second division side but up tough fight before Cavani seals win


Paris Saint-Germain became the first French side to win the domestic treble after labouring to a 1-0 win against second-division side Auxerre in the French Cup final on Saturday


PSG first French team to win treble after beating Auxerre in cup final

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Second division side but up tough fight before Cavani seals win