Paris St Germain booked their place in the last 16 of the French Cup on Wednesday with a hard-fought 4-2 victory over fifth-tier side FC Espaly.Espaly sprang an early surprise when Kevis Gjeci capitalised on a mistake by Arnau Tenas to score inside three minutes.

Paris St Germain advanced to the French Cup last 16 with a 4-2 victory over fifth-tier side FC Espaly. Despite an early shock goal from Kevis Gjeci, PSG equalized through Warren Zaire-Emery and secured the win with goals from Desire Doue,

The result shows the difference in categories between the teams, but this was not the case in the match. Until the 88th minute, the match was even in efficiency and was tied 2-2. In the last minutes,

It took only four passes and three minutes for Espaly to find the back of the net against PSG, leaving the Parisian giants shocked. Kevis Gjeçi was left unmarked in the box despite being surrounded by six defenders and headed home a cross with ease from the left wing.

PSG is seven points clear at the top of Ligue 1 and travels to Lens on Saturday. It is also bidding to progress to the next round of the Champions League and faces Premier League side Manchester City next week.

Paris Saint-Germain (1st in Ligue 1)