August 10, 0:00 a.m. BST.
Paris Olympics
The men's soccer final was between hosts France and Spain, and a tightly contested duel ended with Spain beating France 5-3 to be crowned gold medalists. It was
Spain men's soccer
Winning the Olympic title again after 32 years, the last time they won was at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, while France's last win was at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
France opened the scoring in the first half with Enzo Milot in the 11th minute, but Spain then rallied with two goals from Fermín López, before Baena's free-kick went straight through to extend the lead to 3-1.In the second half, Ackliusz pulled a goal back for France, before Matejta's penalty kick in stoppage time tied the game at 3-3 and sent the match into extra time.
In overtime, Carmelo was the hero for Spain, scoring a goal in the first and second halves to help Spain finally seal a 5-3 win and realize their dream of Olympic gold after 32 years.
The French team performed well in this year's Olympics, reaching the men's Olympic soccer final again after 40 years. Spain, on the other hand, advanced to the final of the men's soccer program for the second consecutive Olympics, with the two teams having met only in the group stage of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. France's last Olympic win was at the 1984 Los Angeles Games, while Spain has won Olympic gold after 32 years since winning the 1992 Barcelona Games.
The whole match was full of drama and tension, with both players showing a very high level of athleticism and tenacious fighting spirit. France did not give up after falling behind and threatened Spain's goal many times, while Spain showed the depth of champions in the extra time and finally won the game by reversing the situation.
France's starting lineup is: 16-Rest, 3-Truffaut, 2-Lukaba, 4-Bardet, 5-Sildilla, 13-Chotard, 6-Kone, 12-Enzo Milot, 7-Olise, 14-Matta, 10-Lacazette. Spain's starting lineup is 1-Tenas, 3-Juan Miranda, 5-Kubasi, 4-Eric Garcia, 2-Pubil, 10-Baena, 6-Barrios, 17-Sergio Gomez, 11-Fermin Lopez, 14-Orroz, 9-Abel Ruiz.
The wonderful performance of the Spanish men's soccer team in the Paris Olympics not only won honor for the country, but also presented a visual feast for soccer fans all over the world. The reversal of victory in overtime is a demonstration of the unpredictability and charm of the soccer game, inspiring future athletes to pursue their dreams and constantly surpass themselves. The wonderful moments of the men's soccer final at the Paris Olympics will remain in the memory of the fans for a long time and become another classic chapter in the history of sports.
