The French Olympic team faces Egypt in the semi-finals of the 2024 Olympic Games and will try to reach the final for the first time since 1984. Les Bleus take the lead in extra time against a team reduced to 10.
23:32 – More changes (111′)
The Egyptian coach makes a double change in this France – Egypt match. Saad and Hamdy replace Shehata and Zizo.
23:30 – OLISE KEEPS THE BLUES SAFE! (109′)
IT SMELLS GOOD! Olise inherits the ball at the penalty spot and he beats the Egyptian goalkeeper to score his second goal in these JO 2024.
23:29 – France no longer in control (108′)
The Blues are in the process of rotating and switching to management mode for the second period of this France – Egypt extra time.
23:27 – Here we go again!
Said Martinez kicks off this second period of extra time in this France – Egypt match. The Blues must hold on!
23:25 – It’s half-time! France is getting closer!
The referee whistles the end of the first period of extra time on this curling free kick from Zizo which ends up next to the French goal. Thierry Henry’s men are fifteen minutes away from the final and the medal assured.
23:23 – A dangerous free kick and a card (105+4′)
Zizo gets close to the surface and is brought down irregularly by Lukeba. Yellow card for the latter who concedes a big opportunity in this France – Egypt.
23:21 – Tempers flare (105+1′)
After yet another Egyptian foul, the Pharaohs lose their cool and attack the referee. Zeyad is cautioned. Elneny also seems very nervous.
23:20 – Three more minutes (105′)
The Blues and the Egyptians will play three more minutes in this first period of extra time.
23:19 – Lacazette is replaced (104′)
Thierry Henry gives Alexandre Lacazette a standing ovation. The French captain, in his home stadium, did not score but gave way to Kalimuendo.
23:17 – Lacazette is blocked (102′)
The Lyon striker wants his goal in front of his home crowd but his shot is blocked! The Blues continue to push to consolidate this lead in this France – Egypt.
23:14 – MATETA’S DOUBLE!! (100′)
THE PROVIDENTIAL MAN IS CALLED MATETA! The French striker scores his double after a brilliant pass from Sildillia. Les Bleus are getting closer to the final of the 2024 Olympic Games.
23:12 – A new change (98′)
Rogerio Micale makes a new change with the entry of Kamal in place of Saber, the Egyptian scorer of this France – Egypt.
23:10 – Olise hurts a lot (96′)
In one-on-ones, Olise is impregnable! He outpaces his opponent and shoots from a tight angle but it’s blocked for a corner.
23:08 – Tarek comes back (93′)
The Egyptian coach makes a change in the wake of the red. Tarek replaces Adel to strengthen the Egyptian defense in this France – Egypt.
23:06 – FAYED EXCLUDED! (92′)
THE EGYPTIANS ARE GOING TO PLAY WITH 10! Fayed is overwhelmed by Désiré Doué and commits a huge foul. He gets a second yellow and is sent off.
23:05 – Start of overtime
This France – Egypt goes into extra time. Said Martinez kicks off the first period of extra time. A place in the final of the 2024 Olympic Games is at stake.
23:00 – The Blues pushed into extra time!
It’s the end of the 90 minutes of this France – Egypt. A place in the final of the 2024 Olympic Games will be given at the end of an extra time, or even a penalty shootout.
22:57 – The referee does not signal a penalty! (90+10′)
After nearly five minutes to make a decision, the referee of this France – Egypt considers that there is a foul by Badé before the hand and therefore no penalty for France. The game resumes.
22:56 – IT’S LONG! (90+8′)
The wait is immensely long…
22:54 – THE REFEREE WILL SEE! (90+6′)
WHAT IF THE BLUES WERE GIVEN A PENALTY? Said Martinez will make up his own mind.
22:52 – The Blues ask for a hand (90+5′)
On a header from Bade, an Egyptian defender touches the ball with his hand. He asks to wait before resuming the match.
22:51 – The corner! (90+3′)
It may be the last of this France – Egypt. Truffert wins a corner in the madness of the Groupama Stadium.
22:49 – Additional time! (90′)
There are six minutes left to play in this France – Egypt match before a possible extra time.
22:47 – The double Egyptian change (90′)
Mazhar and Atef make their debut in this France – Egypt match. They replace Faisal and El Debes.
22:46 – Badé gets a yellow card (89′)
The French defender takes the ball but also hits his opposite number in the air. The referee gives him a warning.