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France and Spain both overturned deficits to secure victories in their respective semi-final matches.
Hosts France will take on Euro 2024 winners Spain in the gold medal match of the Paris 2024 Olympics.
With both nations boasting rich footballing histories, this final promises to be a spectacular showcase of talent and determination.
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17:20 - 08.08.2024
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France's path to the final
The French side, managed by Thierry Henry, has been a formidable force throughout the tournament.
Their journey to the final has been marked by a series of impressive performances, culminating in a dramatic 3-1 victory over Egypt after extra time in the semi-finals.
This win secured France’s place in the final for the first time since they last won the gold medal in Los Angeles back in 1984.
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16:30 - 08.08.2024
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The Ethiopian, who was tipped one of the favorites for the Olympic gold, landed horrifically on his head after unfortunately tripping and falling while manouvering a hurdle in the last lap.
Defensively, France has been rock-solid, conceding only once across their five matches.
Their defensive prowess has been matched by an attacking flair that has seen them score a joint-competition high of 11 goals.
With a perfect record so far, France enters the final as slight favorites, thanks to their well-rounded team and solid form.
Spain's route to the final
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13:38 - 08.08.2024
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Spain, under the guidance of Santi Denia, has also demonstrated their prowess on the field.
They reached the final after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Morocco in their semi-final clash, secured by an 85th-minute strike from Juanlu.
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14:49 - 08.08.2024
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This victory has propelled Spain into their second consecutive Olympic final, following their narrow loss to Brazil in extra time at the postponed 2020 Olympics.
While Spain has been potent in attack, scoring freely throughout the tournament, their defensive record has been less consistent.
They have kept only one clean sheet in their five matches and have conceded four of their five goals in the first half of games.
For Spain to clinch the gold medal, a significant improvement in defensive organization will be crucial.
Key players to watch
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07:50 - 08.08.2024
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France’s Jean-Philippe Mateta and Spain’s Fermín López have been standout performers in the tournament.
Both players have netted four goals each and are in contention for the Golden Boot, With Morocco’s Soufiane Rahimi te lead goalscorer so far with eight goals.
With their knack for scoring early, keep an eye on both Mateta and López to make an impact in the opening stages of the final.
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