Jean-Philippe Mateta fires France into Olympic men’s final against Spain

  • French reel in Egypt to win 3-1 after extra time
  • Spain beat Morocco 2-1 to make fifth men’s final

Crystal Palace’s forward Jean-Philippe Mateta scored twice as France came from behind to beat Egypt 3-1 after extra time and set up an Olympic men’s football final against Spain, who had earlier beaten Morocco.

Mahmoud Saber put Egypt ahead in the 62nd minute and French ­frustrations grew as they hit the frame of the goal three times before Mateta brought them level in the 83rd minute to force extra time.

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