To extra time.. Egypt national team draws with France in the semi-finals of the Paris Olympics
The second half ended in a 1-1 draw between the Egyptian Olympic team and France in the match that took place today, Monday, as part of the semi-finals of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games football.
The course of the match
The Egyptian team appeared at a distinguished level and threatened the French goal with more than one ball.
Osama Faisal, Zizo, Elneny and Kouka shone, and the danger of the French players from the right side of the Egyptian team became clear, taking advantage of the absence of Ahmed Eid, who was injured in the last match against Paraguay.
From the 35th minute, the French team’s control of the ball became clear, but the Egyptian team’s defense succeeded in keeping its net clean, so the first half ended in a goalless draw.
Mahmoud Saber scored the goal in the 63rd minute, after an assist from Mohamed Shehata.
Mateta equalized for the French team in the 84th minute, after a defensive error that left him alone with the goal Hamza Alaa scored the ball into the net.
The French team continued to be dangerous. In stoppage time, the home team demanded a penalty kick against the Egyptian team after Omar Fayed touched the ball with his hand, but the referee was not convinced. The balls passed peacefully, and the second half ended without any more goals being scored, and extra time was resorted to.
