Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain strengthened their claim as Europe’s top club with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue scored either side of a debut goal by Villa teenager Brian Madjo in Salzburg, Austria, as PSG successfully defended the title it won 12 months ago after beating another Premier League side, Tottenham Hotspur, on penalties.
The Super Cup pits the Champions League winners against the Europa League champions and was officiated by Somali referee Omar Artan.
The 34-year-old official unexpectedly found himself in the spotlight in June after being denied entry at Miami International Airport, despite having been selected by FIFA as part of its refereeing panel for the World Cup.
"This is amazing. Winning this trophy is amazing," Doue told TNT Sports.
