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Spain Leads France 3-1 in Olympic Football Final After Stunning Turnaround

Aug 9, 2024, 04:33 PM

In a dramatic turnaround at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Spain's football team overcame an early deficit to lead France 3-1 in the men's gold medal match. The match, held at the Parc des Princes, saw the hosts, France, initially take the lead with a goal from Enzo Millot in the 11th minute. However, Spain quickly responded with Fermin Lopez scoring twice, first equalizing in the 18th minute and then putting Spain ahead in the 25th minute. The highlight of the match came when Alex Baena scored a sensational free-kick in the 28th minute, extending Spain's lead. This flurry of goals within a span of 10 minutes has put Spain in a commanding position as they seek Olympic glory.