MOSCOW, December 18. /TASS/. Russia’s Matvey Safonov chalked up a new world record among greatest football goalkeepers with four saves in a row during a penalty shootout in the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar final match in Qatar.
The final match of the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup between Paris Saint-Germain football club from France and Brazilian Flamengo FC was played at the 45,000-seat capacity Ahmad bin Ali Stadium with a reported attendance of over 42,100.
"Meeting for the first time in a FIFA competition, Les Rouge et Bleu proved too strong for their Brazilian counterparts on the night and ensured that they ended 2025 on a high and added to their UEFA Champions League crown," a statement from FIFA reads.
The regular time of the match ended with 1-1 draw that saw PSG’s left winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia net the first ball in the 38th minute and Flamengo’s Italian-born midfielder Jorginho tying it on a penalty kick in the 62nd minute.
The match’s extra time period was scoreless, paving the way for a dramatic penalty shootout. Goalkeeper Safonov shined during PK’s, saving four out of five balls and leading his club to win the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup.
