Everything is better in gold as Spain followed up their win at Euro 2024 earlier this summer with a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, triumphing over the French u-23 national team 5-3 in extra time, APA reports citing CBS Sports.
Jumping out to a two goal lead by halftime, it seemed like Spain were going to make quick work of the match but it was anything but. Fermin Lopez’s brace was boosted by a goal from Alex Baena for Spain to score three consecutive goals following Enzo Millot’s opener for the host nation.
With this victory, Spain has become only the second nation — along with France — to win Euros and the Olympics in the same summer. France showed impressive fortitude under Thierry Henry to fight back in the second half with VAR awarding a penalty that Jean-Philippe Mateta slotted home in the 93rd minute of play in order to force the extra period. Sergio Camello netted the go-ahead goal in extra time to put Spain ahead for good but France would still try to push for another equalizer.
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: Azeri-Press news agency