2024 Olympics. France – Belgium: heroic victory of the Blues against valiant Belgians, the summary

Les Bleues qualified for the final of the Olympic Games after an exceptional match against the Belgians. Thanks to à Ayayi and Gaby Williams realistic, they prevail after overtime 81-75

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23:33 – The summary

The French had no doubt that Belgium would be a tough opponent on the road to the final, and this was confirmed tonight at the Arena Bercy. Les Bleues were often mistreated by Meesseman's partners but never broke down. After a lackluster first half (31-36), they were once again attacked by the Belgian Cats in the third quarter and were down by as much as 13 points (33-46). But they never gave up and were able to raise their level of play to get back into the game. A better presence under the circle in both zones, and more precise shooting.

If Marine Johannès wasé less dashing than in the quarter-final (6 points), her teammates Valeriane Ayayi (17 points) and Gaby Williams (18 points) were defeated. radiant on the offensive level. They both rang. revolt and overthrew Belgium in the quarter time (66-60). Well almost, Meesseman, did not hear it that way and allowed à she was the only one to pick up the score with 6 points in the last minute.

It was necessary to make the difference in extra time (66-66) and the Blues were very precise on the shots and knew how to find the necessary mistakes to make the opponent crack (81-76). Like the Dream Team yesterday, the girls of Toupane reacted at the right time by keeping a great cool in the last minutes. By eliminating a valiant Belgian team, the Bleues made their feat even more beautiful.

23:20 – The heroic Bleues

Despite a combative Belgian team that troubled them for a long time, the Bleues proved decisive in moments of truth after having come back from a 13-point deficit. More inspired in extra time, the French were able to preserve this time the lead they had built up thanks to Ayayi and Gaby Williams radiant

It's done, the Blues are in the Olympic final. They win against Belgium after extra time (81-75). It's well deserved for the French

23:13 – 65' – Gaby Williams kills the suspense (80-75)

Two free throws are converted for Gaby Williams. 81-75 for the Blues, 1 second left

23:11 – 65' – Qualifying basket for Williams?

There is less than a minute left to play, Gaby Williams makes a nice basket and gives the Blues a 3-point lead

23:08 – 63' – Delaere responds to Ayayi (76-73)

Delaere responds to Ayayo with a pretty basket à 3 points

23:06 – 43' – Fauthoux impeccable on shots (73-68)

After a basket by Meeseman, Fauthoux gives the Bleues a 5-point advantage thanks to two free throws

Gaby Williams scores 5 points in a row including 2 baskets. France has a 5-point lead

23:00 – 40' – Time for overtime!

Ayayi did not convert her last basket 3 points, time for overtime between France and Belgium

On a superb 3-point basket, Emma Weesseman equalizes for Belgium

22:56 – 40' – Vanloo impeccable on free throws (66-63)

Three free throws made by Julie Vanloo. 66-63 for the French

Fauthoux makes her two free throws and widens the gap to 6 points. 56 seconds left

22:51 – 39' – Timeout requested!

While Ayayi committed his 4th foul, the timeout was requested by Rachid Meziane. There is 1 minute and 25 seconds left, the Blues lead by 4 points

22:47 – 37' – Rupert still decisive (62-58)

A nice basket from Rupert that gives the Blues a 4-point advantage. Badiane for her part is out for good after 5 fouls

22:46 – 37 – Linskens' pass is too long (60-56)

The Belgian inside player rushes and misses her pass forward. Possession for the Blues

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