Paris 2024: France silences Argentina, Thierry Henry's Blues in the semi-final
Great day of revenge against the Argentinians for French sport during these Olympic Games. Winners this morning 28-21, the handball players have finally launched their tournament. This evening, the French Olympic football team eliminates Argentina 1-0 and advances to the semi-final.
A nice revenge. Beaten by the Argentina team in the final of the Football World Cup in Qatar in 2022, France gets its revenge. A revenge which also echoes the sad racist chants after the Copa America final.
Even before kick-off, the Argentinian anthem is whistled copiously by the Matmut Atlantique public, unaccustomed in recent years to having a spectacle at the stadium...
France has therefore still not conceded a single goal in this competition. The best defenses often win in big competitions. A good omen.
35th minute of play, Jean-Philippe Mateta cuts the trajectory of Michael Olisé's corner, it's a goal! Magnificent uncrossed header at the near post. The Crystal Palace striker and all his teammates are exultant.
If the match remains tenda on all sides, notably because of an execrable Otamendi, the Blues grit their teeth and ensure qualification.
Final whistle blows after more than 10 minutes of stoppage time... Start of a fight on the pitch because of the Argentinians still playing poorly. Stormy end to the match, expulsion of Enzo Millot damaging.
Another downside, the suspension of Manu Koné for the semi-final and the injury exit of Aurélien Truffert after contact with the Argentinian goalkeeper Rulli
France is in the semi-final. Thierry Henry's men will face Egypt on Monday evening at 21 p.m. at the Lyon stadium.
