France and Egypt men's soccer Olympic semifinal goes to extra time tied 1-1
LYON, France (AP) — The Olympic men's semifinal match between France and Egypt has gone to extra time after a 1-1 draw in regulation on Monday.
LYON, France (AP) — The Olympic men's semifinal match between France and Egypt has gone to extra time after a 1-1 draw in regulation on Monday.
Egypt led through Mahmoud Saber's 62nd-minute goal at Stade de Lyon. France had hit the frame of the goal on three occasions before finally finding a breakthrough when Jean-Philippe Mateta equalized in the 83rd.
The winner will play Spain in the final at Parc des Princes on Friday.
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