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What you must remember
The poster may not have been the dream one but the match kept all these promises. Faced with the Egyptians who came to play their luck for the first Olympic semi-final in their history, the Blues had to apply themselves to a Vincent Gérard of the great evenings (17 parades and 40% stops) and a Nikola Karabatic (4 goals) in all the right ways. True to form, France will play its fourth Olympic final in a row and enter a little more into the history of this sport.
Surprising Pharaohs
No one expected them at this level and they did not disappoint. After a great start where they put the Blues under water (7-3), the teammates of the twirling Zein (4 goals) hung France until half-time (13-13). It was 15 minutes from the end that the lack of experience was felt when Gérard made 2 consecutive saves followed by 2 consecutive goals from Karabtic and Remili. It will now be Denmark or Spain for the Blues in the final (Saturday 2 p.m.).
It’s finish ! The Blues are in the final of the Olympic Games !! (27-23)
Well helped by a Vincent Gérard who donned the costume of Thierry Omeyer today, France relied on its collective to take the best of the inexperienced Egyptians. Handball ideally launches this day of team sports by showing the way for basketball players and volleyball players.
Karabatic who seals the victory? (58th, 26-22)
Even if he didn’t score much, Karabatic scores the goal that puts an end to the hopes of the Egyptians.
Oh the clever lob of Fabregas (25-21)
Used to concluding in force, the French pivot slips a small lob with finesse that surprises everyone including Eltayar, the Egyptian goalkeeper.
Valentin Porte in counterattack! (55th, 24-21)
While the Egyptians try to turn the tide by attacking 7 players but Luka Karabatic manages a good interception which allows the Montpellier winger to score and give France a very good option for the final victory.
Fat Mem finally! (53e, 23-20)
In difficulty throughout the match, the Parisian sets the goal at the best of times. Note that Kentin Mahé has not yet come into play so far.
Ouch the expulsion of Fabregas (51st, 22-19)
While France began to master its subject, Fabregas so precious in defense is guilty of a hook-foot on Zein and will allow the Egyptians to perhaps return for 2 minutes.
Romain Lagarde in half-tone (49th, 21-19)
The French rear is distinguished by a good interception in defense but forces his pass too much for Tournat on the next attack.
New cannonball for Remili !!! (44th, 21-18)
Despite the expulsion of Tournat for 2 minutes, Nikola Karabatic transmits perfectly to Remili who rises above everyone and helps himself from the crossbar to bring his ball into the top corner. Gérard makes the necessary stop in stride!
The mini-break again for the Blues (43rd, 20-18)
Nikola Karabtic comes out of his box at the best of times to give France two steps ahead as the final quarter of an hour approaches.
New 7m throw for the Egyptians (41st, 18-18)
While Yann Genty had just entered to disturb Yahia, the back of the Pharaohs did not tremble and scored his third 7m throw of half-time.
The Returning Pharaohs (39th, 17-17)
On a very nice jump pass from Zein for his winger who ended on Gérard’s left, the Egyptians came back well in this part which promises to be tight until the end.
Another penalty (37th, 17-16)
With this penalty transformed by Yaha, it is the fourth goal scored on the 7m line, ie half of the points of this second period.
France takes the first advantage (36th, 16-14)
Thanks to yet another throw of 7m transformed by Hugo Descat, the Blues take advantage of the numerical inferiority of the Egyptians to put the pressure.
The guardian duel (34th, 14-14)
It is the goalkeepers who take the upper hand in this second period with 2 successive stops for each goalkeeper. Dika Mem still seems borrowed with 2 losses of balls.
France passes in front (31st, 14-13)
Very good pass from Nadim Remili for Nicolas Tournat who scores for his first minutes of play.
It’s off again for the second period (30th, 13-13)
The French are engaged! Go to the Blues there is a place to get in the final within 30 minutes.
Half-time stats
It’s half time! (13-13)
The Blues suffer in this first period and are in contact with surprising Egyptians only thanks to Vincent Gérard at more than 40% at stops. The Pharaohs are bravely playing their luck like their back Zein, who scored 3 goals in this semi-final.
First goal for Guigou (28th, 12-12)
The captain opens his counter after a good extra pass from Lagarde on a little roucoulette.
Descat again at 7m (25th, 11-11)
The French winger achieves a perfect 3/3 at 7 m to allow the Blues to stay in contact in this part.
Time-out for Bertrand Gille (10-11)
The coach takes his first time out. The problem seems to come from Romain Lagarde who does not manage to contain his opposite who is already at 3 achievements in this match.
Oh Zein’s cannon shot! (20th, 9-9)
On a throw-in with his arm raised, the Egyptian rear did not ask a question and sent a powerful shot which must exceed 90 km / h in first intention which deceived Vincent Gérard who this time could not even move.
First advantage for the Blues in this half (17th, 8-7)
On a 7m throw, transformed by Hugo Descat to 2/2, the French passed in front for the first time in the game!
New Gérard stop at 7m! (16th, 7-7)
The PSG goalkeeper can brandish his fist and howl as usual after brilliantly stopping another 7m throw.
The Blues equalize (15th, 7-7)
In the wake of a very good Gerard, the Blues equalize thanks to the cannon left arm of Nedim Remili.
Vincent Gérard in Olympic form! (13th, 4-7)
The only Frenchman to survive since the start of this game, the goalkeeper is already at 6 stops and even allows himself to disgust Yaha on his 7m throw.
Egypt returns to the front (11th, 4-7)
After an exclusion of 2 minutes and a yellow card, the Blues have poor control of their energy in defense and are penalized by the Pharaohs who regain 3 lengths in advance.
Things are better for the Blues (9th, 4-5)
Everything is better for the Blues who concentrate better in defense to cause loss of balls. Nikola Karabatic comes back and Dika Mem scores 15m in the skylight. We breathe!
Hugo Descat at 7m (7e, 2-5)
Since the Blues can’t do it in the game, they have to rely on the 7m throw and Descat does not tremble on the line.
The Blues are not there! (6th, 1-5)
Uninspired in attack and lethargic in defense, the Blues have all the trouble in the world to impose their game without their leader Nikola Karabatic.
Alert for Karabatic!
After a badly negotiated counter-attack by the Blues, Karabatic remains on the ground. He goes out for Romain Lagarde, hoping that the injury is not too serious.
First Egyptian station wagon (3rd, 1-3)
After several failures in attack, the Blues do not convert their opportunities and let the Egyptians take the lead.
It finally scores (2nd, 1-1)
Sanah and Luka Karabatic finally opened the scoring after 2 minutes of play. It was observed a lot early in the game.
And let’s go for this semi-final! (1st, 0-0)
The Egyptians kick off this first period and the first stop for Vincent Gérard!
The French composition to start this match
| L.Abalo | |
| H.Descat | |
| L.Fabregas | |
| M.Guigou | |
| L. Karabatic | |
| N. Karabatic |
The Blues arrive as regulars
Unlike Egypt, this is the first participation, it is the fourth semi-final in a row for France at the Olympics. Armed with their old Karabatic briscards, Abalo and Guigou (all over 36 years old), France is clearly playing the experience card.
A surprise Egypt
Hello everyone and welcome to this live commentary from France-Egypt, the semi-final of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
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