2024 Olympics. France – Egypt: after two defeats, the Blues snatch a draw at the last second!

In a match where the Blues were behind for a long time, the French handball players snatched a draw (26-26) in the last second thanks to Ludovic Fabregas. First point won by Nikola Karabatic and his partners who can still qualify for the quarter-finals.

France 26 : 26

Égypte Live~6 0~h3 class=”app_edito_title_2″>21:00 – The summaryé of the match

After two defeats at the 2024 Olympics, the French handball players were condemned to react tonight against Egypt. In a very balanced start to the match, the Pharaohs were the first to make the difference thanks to a sparkling Ahmed Adel-Yahia Omar duo, not to mention the enormous match by goalkeeper Mohamed Aly! In the first half, the Blues were in an offensive breakdown, scoring only eleven goals (11-15, 30th). After the break, Guillaume Gile replaced Vincent Gérard with Remi Desbonnet, a saving entry that allowed the French to reduce the gap. While the Blues managed to equalize several times in money-time, they never managed to regain the advantage on the scoreboard.

At the end of the match, France only had eight seconds left to snatch a draw and the rest is history. Well served, Ludovic Fabregas lost the ball in the air before regaining control in a fraction of a second. The pivot deceived Mohamed Aly and allowed the Blues to stay alive in these home Olympics. If the Blues had enormous difficulty making the difference on the offensive side, the defensive sector remains satisfactory. Next match Friday against the Argentinians where it is absolutely necessary to win to play in a final against Hungary, hoping to reach the quarter-finals. 

20:55 – "We're not giving up"

After the Blues' draw against Egypt, the message is clear on the French side. tricolore :

20:50 – The ranking of group B

While waiting for the result of the Denmark-Argentina match which will start at 9pm, here is the ranking of group B: 

1. Norway: 6 points 
2. Denmark: 4 points
3. Egypt: 3 points
4. Hungary: 2 points
5. France: 1 point
6. Argentina: 0 points

20:45 – First point won

With this draw against Egypt, the French men's handball team wins its first point at the 2024 Olympics.

20:40 – Place à Argentina

On Friday, the French team will play to qualify for the quarter-finals of the 2024 Olympics. To do so, the Blues will have to win against Argentina.

While the Blues seemed to be heading towards a third consecutive defeat at the 2024 Olympics, Ludovic Fabregas deceived Mohamed Aly to get a draw in the last second. The French men's handball team wins its first point. 

20:31 – Eight seconds (25-26)

At the end of possession, the Egyptians lose the ball and Guillaume Gille calls a time-out. The Blues will have eight seconds left to go for a draw.

20:29 – Another loss of the ball (25-26)

After an Egyptian loss of the ball, the Blues want to restart quickly but the pass is imprecise. The Pharaohs regain possession with fourteen seconds left in the game.

20:28 – Timeout (25-26)

Egypt calls a timeout with 34 seconds left in the game.

20:27 – Mem over (25-26)

&At nine meters, Dika Mem takes off but his shot ends up in the net behind Mohamed Aly's goal. There is one minute left to play.

20:25 – Desbonnet's pastis! (25-26)

At the end of the possession, Elwakil finds the hands of Remi Desbonnet. Equalizing ball with two minutes to go.

20:25 – Three minutes! (25-26)

There are three minutes left to play and attack for Egypt.

20:24 – Money-time (25-26)

New Egyptian goal by Adel, found in the middle of the French. Kung-fu by Dika Mem and Richardson who puts France back in a goal behind.

20:23 – Melvyn does not tremble (24-25)

On the seven meter line, Melvyn Richardson doesn't tremble. 

20:22 – Two minutes for Omar! (23-25)

Thanks to this à Yahia Omar, the Egyptians regain a two-goal lead. In the process, Yahia Omar made a mistake on Nikola Karabatic and received a two-minute penalty. Jet of seven meters è come. 

20:21 – Desbonnet close to stop (23-24)

New Egyptian goal! After a block from Adel, Elderaa finds Desbonnet's hand deflecting into his net.

20 :20 – Konan on the bench (23-23)

For shooting Ahmed Adel's jersey, Karl Konan leaves his partners in inferiority digital for two minutes.

20:19 – But yes Dylan! (23-23)

New French equalizer thanks to Dylan Nahi who goes on the counter.

20:18 – An offering! (22-23)

What a pass from Melvyn Richardson who finds Valentin Porte at the post. On his right wing, the Frenchman deceives Mohamed Aly!

20:17 – Omar stumbles on Desbonnet (21-23)

A shot in support from Yahia Omar finds Remi Desbonnet in the trajectory.

20:16 – Great match from Aly (21-23)

While he was discreet during the second act, Mohamed Aly signs his return with a save on Melvyn Richardson.

20:16 – Mem and Karabatic are back! (21-23)

After the time-out, Dika Mem and Nikola Karabatic are back!

20:15 – Time-out (21-23)

Another loss of the ball on the French side which benefits the Egyptians who score on the counter-attack thanks to Hesham. Guillaume Gille calls his time-out at ten minutes from the end of the match.

20:13 – Two gifts (21-22)

Thanks Melvyn! After Remili loses the ball, Richardson falls back and intercepts the ball. In the process, El Masry doesn't find the target.

20:12 – Ahmed Adel is back! (21-22)

The Pharaohs regain the lead again after a goal from Ahmed Adel, assisted by Yahia Omar.

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