Paris defeated Rennes 4-3 at home in the seventh round of the French championship, with the referee awarding four penalties during an eventful game.
Maxime Lopez put the hosts ahead after 14 minutes, but Rennes levelled when Esteban Lepaul converted from the spot in the 29th minute.
Paris regained the lead just before half-time. Lopez struck again in the fourth minute of added time at the end of the first half to complete his double and make it 2-1.
Rennes continued to press after the interval and were awarded another penalty in the 74th minute. Lepaul again made no mistake, scoring his second goal of the match to restore parity.
The visitors’ equaliser lasted only two minutes. Lassine Sinayoko restored Paris’s advantage, but the home side could not hold on to it.
Rennes were awarded a third penalty late in the match, and Lepaul completed his hat-trick from the spot to make it 3-3.
There was still time for one final twist. The referee awarded another penalty before the final whistle, and Sinayoko converted to secure victory for Paris.