Spain Triumphs in Epic Battle for Gold at Paris Olympics
The gold medal at the Paris Olympic Games went to Spain, who emerged victorious after a thrilling 5-3 victory over the host nation France in the final. The match was a seesaw battle, with the lead changing hands several times before Spain ultimately secured the win in extra time.
The scoring started in the 11th minute when France’s Miyot surprised Spain’s Tenaz with a powerful shot that ended up in the net. However, Spain quickly responded with Fermín López scoring a goal just seven minutes later. He then turned the match around in the 25th minute with a close-range effort.
The Spaniards continued their dominance, finding a third goal in the 28th minute through Baena’s stunning free kick. France attempted to respond, but their efforts were thwarted until the 78th minute when Alkiouts reduced the score to 3-2.
The drama escalated in stoppage time when France was awarded a penalty. Mateta stepped up and calmly converted the penalty, leveling the game at 3-3 and sending the match into extra time.
Spain capitalized on the opportunity, scoring two more goals in extra time through Camejo. The final score settled at 5-3, securing Spain the gold medal.