18:29 – Never two without three for France!
We didn’t dare mention it before this France – Sweden match, but the Blues did not give the lie to the famous saying: they are reaching the final of the Olympic Games for the third time in a row!
18:20 – France overturned Sweden and qualifies for the final of the 2024 Olympics (31-28)
Where did they find the resources? Despite being four goals behind at the end of the game, France managed to force extra time against Sweden (25-25) and overcome the Scandinavians (28-31). Les Bleues will be able to thank their two goalkeepers: Glauser (12/33, at 36%) and Sako (8/15, at 53%). Horacek (8/12) and Nze Minko (7/11) took the lead in attack to escape the Swedish trap. In the final of the JO 2024this Saturday, August 10, the Olympic champions will face Norway or Denmark.
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18:19 – Horacek gets two minutes! (31-28, 70th)
France will end this match with a numerical inferiority! It’s a seven-meter throw for Sweden! Sako takes it out!!!!!!!!
18:17 – Toublanc touches wood (31-28, 70th)
We are entering the last minute of this semi-final of the 2024 Olympics! We must hold on!
18:15 – Valentini finds his efficiency again! (31-27, 69th)
Shifted to the wing, the French team player found the opposite skylight! It’s almost in the bag!
18:14 – France takes a four-goal lead! (30-26, 68th)
In the middle, Horacek scores another goal! The final is near for the French team!
18:13 – A double inferiority for Sweden! (29-26, 67th)
Hagman stopped the French pass with his foot. It was intentional! We must take advantage of it!
18:12 – Thorleifsdottir receives two minutes (29-26, 66th)
The Swede was guilty of ripping off her shirt. The referees consulted the VAR.
18:10 – Nocandy is injured (29-26, 66th)
The fullback fell on his elbow. The medical staff is returning to the field.
18:08 – NOCANDYYYYYYYYYY (29-26, 65th)
At the end of the clock, the full-back scores with the help of the rebound! It’s magnificent what’s happening in this semi-final of the 2024 Olympics! It’s the end of the first period, extra time!
18:07 – BUUUUUUUT FROM NZE MINKO (28-26, 65th)
France decided to play without a goalkeeper! Following a crossbar, Nze Minko scores from midfield!
18:07 – VALENTINI!!!!!! (27-26, 64th)
France scores with the help of the crossbar! It’s magnificent for the Blues!
18:06 – Lundstrom touches wood (26-26, 63rd)
The crossbar gives Krumbholz’s band some breathing room. They have to regain the advantage!
18:05 – Blohm’s response (26-26, 62nd)
Unfortunately, on the offensive transition, Nocandy shot wide!
18:04 – Horacek doesn’t tremble! (26-25, 62nd)
France take the lead again! The centre-half shot quickly to surprise the Sweden goalkeeper.