Spain Secures Olympic Final Spot with Comeback Win Over Morocco
TBS Report
06 August, 2024, 12:10 pm
Last modified: 06 August, 2024, 12:17 pm
Spain will face France in the final of the men’s Olympic football competition following a 2-1 comeback win over Morocco.
The 2020 silver medalists trailed in the first half of the semi-final after tournament top scorer Soufiane Rahimi converted a penalty for his sixth goal of the Games.
Barcelona’s Fermin Lopez equalised midway through the second half in Marseille, capitalising on a loose ball in the penalty area.
Substitute Juanlu Sanchez secured the victory with a decisive goal five minutes from time, ensuring Spain’s place in Friday’s final in Paris, where they will meet Thierry Henry’s France at 20:00 BST.
France advanced to the final by defeating Egypt 3-1 after extra time in the other semi-final.
Morocco will play Egypt in the bronze medal match in Nantes on Thursday.
