Key Events Match Report
At 3:00 AM on August 6th, the semi-final of the 2024 Paris Olympic men’s football tournament saw host nation France U23 face off against Egypt U23.
In the 2nd minute of the first half, Lukgba nearly made a costly error when his clearance kick went awry. Adele controlled the ball and dribbled past a player before unleashing a powerful shot from inside the box that narrowly missed the target.
In the 4th minute, Diouf played a long pass to start a counter-attack, and Truffert ran up the left flank, chested down the ball in the box, and unleashed a volley which was brilliantly saved by Alla. Mateta was poised to follow up but was beaten to it by Abdelmajid.
In the 11th minute, Aklioche advanced forward and passed the ball to Ollis who cut inside from the right and curled a shot, which was blocked by Abdelmajid’s body.
In the 13th minute, Truffert delivered a cross from the left, and Mateta headed the ball towards goal, only for it to go wide of the post.
In the 14th minute, Adele cut inside from the left and played a square pass, and Zizo struck a powerful shot from the edge of the box, which Restus held onto.
In the 25th minute, Lacazette broke down the left and played a cross, and Ollis struck a powerful shot from 28 meters out, which again went just wide.
In the 37th minute, Zizo delivered a corner kick, and Fayed volleyed towards goal, but Jotard made a crucial clearance.
In the 38th minute, Zizo crossed from the left, and Koka took a long-range shot, but it was too central and lacked power, allowing Restus to gather it easily.
In the 40th minute, Ollis delivered a corner, and Bard headed the ball towards goal from the back post, hitting the post. Lukgba then volleyed the rebound over the bar, and France U23 missed a great chance.
At halftime, France U23 were drawing 0-0 with Egypt U23.
Player List
France U23 starting lineup (4-3-1-2):
16-Restus; 3-Truffert; 4-Bard; 2-Lukgba; 5-Sidibé; 7-Ollis; 13-Jotard; 20-Diouf; 8-Aklioche; 10-Lacazette; 14-Mateta;
Substitutes: 1-Enkambadio; 15-Roque; 12-Mirat; 18-Cherki; 11-Douai; 17-Magassa; 9-Mouignga;
Egypt U23 starting lineup (4-1-4-1):
1-Alla; 5-Abdelmajid; 13-Debbes; 7-Saber; 2-Fayed; 17-Elneny; 6-Shakhta; 12-Koka; 14-Zizo; 10-Adele; 9-Faisal;
Substitutes: 16-Gabri; 15-Tarek; 19-Hamdy; 8-Kamel; 11-Saad; 3-Attif; 18-Mazhar;