2024 Olympics. France – Argentina: the Blues finally win after a struggle… the summary

In a lively Paris Sud Arena, France, helped by fiery goalkeepers, beat Argentina (28-21). Nevertheless, the attack did not reassure the population. and will have to be much better to beat Hungary, with a view to qualifying for the quarterfinals of the 2024 Olympics.

Argentina 21: 28

France En direct

With their backs against the wall after three games without success (two defeats and one draw), the Blues have finally found the path to victory. Argentina was unable to resist the Blues' awakening (28-21). Gille's team will be able to warmly thank goalkeepers Gérard (12/20) and Desbonnet (6/19). The former allowed a cannon start to the match (7-0, 10th). The attack was again particularly sluggish, especially in the second half where France did not score for eight minutes: Mem (3/8) and Prandi (5/9), who are the offensive leaders, were unable to gain confidence against the weakest opponent in the group. On August 4, at 4:00 p.m., France will play Hungary in a decisive match for qualification for the quarter-finals of the 2024 Olympics. At the very least, a draw will be required. 

12:24 – Desbonnet impresses in goal (25-19, 55th)

The French team's goalkeeper makes a second seven-meter throw in a row! The crowd goes wild!

12:23 – Tournat drives the nail in (25-19, 55th)

With all his strength, the pivot scores with rage! France is heading towards a first success in these 2024 Olympic Games. 

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12:22 – Desbonnet sets the crowd alight (24-19, 54th)

The French team's goalkeeper shoots from seven meters away! Now we need to improve on this save. 

12:20 – Mem finally finds the target (24-19, 54th)

The full-back went for it with a lot of rage! Unfortunately, he held his left shoulder when he got up. 

12:19 – Tournat scores a world-class goal (23-19, 52nd)

Off balance, the pivot finishes the shot while his back is completely to the goal. He hits his fist on his heart.

12:18 – New failure for Mem (22-18, 51st)

The Argentina goalkeeper entered the head of the French full-back. We are entering the last ten minutes. 

12:17 – Descat does not tremble (22-18, 50th)

On the seven-meter line, for a throw, the winger finds the skylight! Argentina is playing with a numerical inferiority for two minutes. 

12:16 – Mem déçoit à new (21-17, 49th)

The full-back is not having a great day. He has only scored two shots out of six attempts. Argentina can get back to three goals.

12:10 – Parker hurts France (21-17, 48th)

The Argentinian, thanks to a shot from the hip, brings his team close to France. The full-back is his nation's top scorer (7/12).

12:08 – Fabregas lacks success (21-16, 46th)

Well found by Karabatic, the pivot's shot hits the crossbar! The French are no longer able to do it in attack.

12:04 – Desbonnet imitates Gérard (21-15, 44th)

The French team's goalkeepers are in exceptional form!

12:03 – Fabregas scores from midfield (21-13, 42nd)

The team's goalkeeper Argentina didn't have time to return to his goal! The pivot made the difference with a lob. 

11:59 – Prandi is doing better (20-12, 39th)

&From long distance, the left back shows off the power of his arm! France is in management mode. 

11:57 – The Richardson – Porte connection works (18-11, 37th)

On the right side of the field, the two men cause problems for the Argentine defense. It's a preferred pattern! 

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