Spain clinched their first Olympic gold medal since Barcelona 1992 with an exhilarating 5-3 victory over France within the males’s soccer last on the Paris 2024 Olympics.
The match was a rollercoaster, with France staging a dramatic comeback to degree the sport at 3-3 after regulation time. Maghnes Akliouche scored for France, and a late penalty by Jean-Philippe Mateta leveled the rating, forcing the sport into half-hour of additional time.
Within the first half of additional time, Spain’s Sergio Camello scored twice, including to Fermin Lopez’s two objectives throughout regulation time. Lopez’s brace, mixed with a surprising free kick from Alex Baena, had put Spain forward 3-1 at halftime. France initially took the lead with a objective from Enzo Millot however struggled to include Spain’s attacking prowess.
With the rating tied at 3-3, Spain’s extra-time objectives ensured a decisive victory and secured their place on the prime of the Olympic podium. This win marks a historic achievement for Spain, returning them to the summit of Olympic soccer after over three a long time.
On Thursday evening, Morocco crushed Egypt 6-0 to win Bronze in Males’s Soccer at Paris 2024 Olympics.