In a heart-stopping finale at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Spain conquered host nation France with a dazzling 5-3 victory in extra time to clinch the men's football gold medal! 🥇⚽️
Super-sub Sergio Camello was the hero of the night, scoring twice in extra time to lead La Roja to their first Olympic gold since 1992. Talk about making an entrance! 🎉
The match was a rollercoaster of emotions. France struck first with Enzo Millot finding the net in the 12th minute, igniting the crowd at Parc des Princes. But Spain didn't stay down for long.
Fermín López turned the game on its head with a quickfire double, netting in the 18th and 25th minutes. And when Álex Baena curled in a sublime free-kick just before the half-hour mark, Spain looked set for glory.
But the drama was far from over! 😱 France mounted an incredible comeback. Maghnes Akliouche pulled one back in the 79th minute, and in stoppage time, a VAR-awarded penalty was coolly converted by Jean-Philippe Mateta. Tie game! 🤯
With the score locked at 3-3, the match headed into extra time. Both teams pushed hard, but it was Camello who stole the show. His first goal came ten minutes into extra time, lobbing the ball over the French keeper. Then, just before the final whistle, he sealed the victory with his second goal! 🔥
\"It's something beautiful,\" Spain coach Santi Denia said. \"I'm happy for the players, for the way they achieved the win. It was an amazing match against a high-level French team.\"
Spain's Álex Baena couldn't contain his excitement: \"I wish the summer never ends. I'm so happy I get to make history with Spain. To win you have to suffer, especially against France in France.\" 🇪🇸❤️
What a night! Spain reigns supreme in Olympic football once again. Congrats to La Roja! 🏆🎊
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Camello's brace nets Spain football gold over France 5-3 in extra time
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