Spain beat hosts France 5-3 after OT to win Olympic gold in football

Spain shocked France 5-3 after extra time at Parc des Princes in Paris and triumphed with the gold medals at the football tournament of the Olympics.

Enzo Millot scored the opening goal in the 11^th minute to give the French team the lead after a huge mistake from Spain’s goalkeeper, but after that, La Roja scored 3 goals within 10 minutes to make a comeback.

Campeones Olímpicos. 🇪🇸🥇
A WILD final ends at 5-3 and Spain take home the gold! pic.twitter.com/qdRquKhmHA

— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) August 9, 2024

Fermin Lopez tied the result with his goal in the 18^th minute after Alex Baena’s assist, as only 7 minutes later, Fermin scored his 2nd goals in the match to secure the lead for his country. In the 28^th minute, Alex Baena netted to make Spain’s lead 2 goals at halftime.

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However, the hosts forced extra time after Maghnes Akliouche made France’s trail only a goal in the 79^th minute, and Jean-Philippe Mateta converted a penalty in the extra time of the regular time to force an additional 30 minutes.

Despite the host’s effort, Spain was the better team in the extra time, and a brace from Sergio Camello secured the gold medal for La Roja.

Spain in the last 2 months:

— Won Euros
— Won U19 Euros
— Won Olympics pic.twitter.com/0R1HnRgdmy

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