In a thrilling semifinal match, Spain secured a hard-fought victory over Morocco to advance to the gold medal match at the Olympics for the second consecutive time. The match was filled with tension and drama as both teams battled it out on the field.
Morocco took the lead in the first half with a penalty converted by Soufiane Rahimi, putting Spain on the back foot early in the game. However, Spain showed resilience and determination, with Fermin Lopez scoring the equalizer at the 66th minute mark.
The game remained tightly contested until the dying minutes when Juanlu Sanchez stepped up for Spain, scoring the decisive goal in the 86th minute to secure the victory for his team. The Spanish squad will now set their sights on the gold medal match, aiming to improve on their silver medal finish from the previous Olympics in Tokyo.
Meanwhile, in the other semifinal matchup, host nation France is set to face off against Egypt later on Monday. The stage is set for another exciting clash as both teams vie for a spot in the final to compete for the coveted Olympic gold medal.
