On 3 August, the quarter-finals of the men's football team at Paris 2024 were a spectacular showdown of four matches, each showcasing the fierce competition between the top teams and highlighting the emergence of African football.
In the matchup between France and Argentina, France defeated Argentina 1-0 thanks to Mateta's goal and successfully advanced to the semi-finals. Although this score allowed France to enter the next round, it caused quite a stir.
After the game, France player Milo made some celebratory gestures on the field, which made the Argentina players very unhappy. After the final whistle, Milo struck an exaggerated celebratory pose, even a little defiant. The reaction of the Argentine players immediately became fierce, and several Argentine players walked towards Milo and argued with him fiercely. This scene also shocked the audience, and the atmosphere quickly became tense.
Many netizens expressed their views on this matter. For example, someone joked: "Milo's celebration really ignited the anger of the Argentina players, and it can be seen that they are really unwilling to accept this loss." Another netizen commented: "France players celebrate so much after winning the game, it inevitably feels a little too much. While I support France, this way of celebrating is a bit excessive. Others were more concerned about the conflict outside of the game, writing: "Anyway, this kind of scene really makes the atmosphere of the game very awkward." Hopefully it won't happen again in the future. ”
Journalists at the scene also posted photos and videos of the scene on social media, with journalist Maria writing on her Twitter: "France's Milo's celebration sparked a massive clash and Argentina's reaction was strong, and this game was not just a contest of scores, but an emotional confrontation." Another journalist, Patrick, added: "When I saw the scene just now, I really think the players should learn to control their emotions. After the game, everyone should calm down and control their behavior. ”
The match between Spain and Japan was really impressive. Spain defeated Japan 3-0 to reach the semi-finals. For Japan, the result of this game was undoubtedly a heavy blow. Especially the coach Tsuyoshi Oiwa, who had an emotional breakdown on the sidelines after the game, and tears couldn't stop flowing, and it seems that he was very disappointed and sad about this defeat.
In the game, the performance of the Spain team was almost impeccable. The opening goal was a world wave from outside the penalty area by Fermin López, which unmistakably penetrated the door of Japan. In the next game, the Spain team continued to attack fiercely. Shindai Hosoya's goal, which had given Japan a glimmer of hope, was disallowed for offside, leaving Japan's players and fans alike in a deeper state of disappointment. At the moment when the goal was disallowed, Madai Hosoya's expression went from anticipation to despair, and the pain in his eyes was clearly visible.
Xavi, the Barcelona manager, has very high expectations for his players. He singled out a talented young footballer who caught Xavi's attention with his skills and potential on the pitch. He is good at the last pass, whether it is a right winger, a left winger, or a false winger, which makes him stand out in the team. Xavi said: "He's the kind of player who is very hungry to play, and his hunger and desire to play makes me think he's very special. I saw him give it his all in training and I knew he deserved some game time. This assessment not only shows the importance Xavi places on the player, but also shows what he expects from the youngster.
The player's performance on the training pitch was truly impressive. Every pass, every breakthrough he makes is full of creativity and passion. In his cooperation with his teammates, his understanding of the game and his desire to succeed can be clearly felt. He's not just doing basic training, he's trying to do his best in every detail. Many times, his performances have attracted praise from coaches and teammates, which has made him a topic of conversation among fans and the media.
Regarding the player's performance, many netizens launched a heated discussion on the Internet. Some have expressed support for Xavi's choice, believing it is important to give young players a chance. One netizen wrote: "Xavi is right, this kind of hunger and performance of young players is really worth looking forward to. His activity and fighting spirit on the field have brought a lot of vitality to the team. I think he definitely deserves a few minutes of playing time. ”
In the game, the attacking coordination of the Spain team was simply impeccable. Their repeated attacks made the Japan team defenseless. Whenever Spain players break through the defence, the entire Japan backline looks exhausted. Even if Japan tried their best at the back, it was difficult to stop Spain's strong attack. Seeing this scene, many fans also expressed their opinions on the Internet, some people believed: "The Japan team really tried its best this time, but the other party is too strong, really a little helpless." ”
After the game, Japan coach Tsuyoshi Oiwa choked up at a press conference and said: "We really want to win this game, but the opponent is too strong. We tried our best but we couldn't break through their defence. He said this with a palpable look of exhaustion and loss in his voice. He knows that this is not just a defeat in the competition, but also a blow to be kept out of the knockout rounds by Spain for the second consecutive Olympic Games.
The match between Morocco and United States was a highlight of the Games. Morocco defeated United States 4-0 to reach the final four of the Olympic men's football team for the first time. This historic breakthrough put Morocco in the spotlight and their performances in the competition earned them plenty of praise.
In the end, Egypt won 6-5 on penalties against Paraguay and successfully advanced to the semi-finals. The game was a game that ended with both sides failing to break the deadlock in regulation time and extra-time, when Perez's penalty was saved at a crucial moment in the shoot-out to be the decisive turning point.
The matchups for the semi-finals of this Olympic Games have been revealed. On 6 August, Morocco will face Spain and France will take on Egypt. The two matches will determine the final winner and will continue to write a new chapter in Olympic football. The outstanding performances of the African teams have added a lot of excitement to the Olympic Games, and their rise is undoubtedly a challenge to the traditional powerhouses.
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