Spain advance to men's football Olympics final after beating Morocco

By Emre Asikci

ISTANBUL (AA) - Spain came from behind to beat Morocco 2-1 and advanced to the men's football Olympics final on Monday.

Morocco broke the deadlock with a penalty kick from Soufiane Rahimi in the 37th minute at Marseille Stadium.

Spain's goals came from Fermin Lopez in the 66th minute and Juanlu Sanchez in the 85th minute

- France eliminate 10-man Egypt to face Spain in final

Hosts France defeated Egypt 3-1 to qualify for the final at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Neither team was able to break the deadlock in the first half at Lyon Stadium, but Egypt scored the opener with Mahmoud Saber in the 62nd minute.

Jean-Philippe Mateta scored an 83rd-minute goal and the semifinal went to extra time. Mateta netted again in the 99th minute and Michael Olise scored the third goal for France in the 108th minute.

Meanwhile, Egypt were down to 10 men after their defender Omar Fayed was sent off in the 92nd minute.

Spain will face host country France in the men’s football final on Aug. 9 at Parc des Princes in Paris.