Jean-Philippe Mateta fires France into Olympic men’s final against Spain
French reel in Egypt to win 3-1 after extra time Spain beat Morocco 2-1 to make fifth men’s final
Crystal Palace’s forward Jean-Philippe Mateta scored twice as France came from behind to beat Egypt 3-1 after extra time and set up an Olympic men’s football final against Spain, who had earlier beaten Morocco.
Mahmoud Saber put Egypt ahead in the 62nd minute and French frustrations grew as they hit the frame of the goal three times before Mateta brought them level in the 83rd minute to force extra time.
