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VIDEO: Thierry Henry produces epic celebration after Jean-Philippe Mateta goal as Crystal Palace star & Michael Olise moment of magic guide France to Olympics final

Goals from Jean-Philippe Mateta and Michael Olise fired Thierry Henry's France to the final of the Olympic games with a win over Egypt.

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  • France will play Spain in Olympics final
  • Beat Egypt 3-1 after extra-time
  • Henry was ecstatic after Mateta made it 2-1

  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    France came back from 1-0 down to defeat Egypt 3-1 in the semi-final of the Olympics in front of their own fans thanks to a brace from Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta and a late strike from his former team-mate Michael Olise. Mahmoud Saber had given Egypt the lead but Mateta turned the game on its head, with his second goal prompting France coach Thierry Henry to produce a great celebration.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Defeat to Egypt would have been a really disappointing way for France’s campaign to come to an end. Thankfully, Henry could rely on Mateta - who scored his third and fourth goals of the Olympics - and Olise to fire the hosts to the final, where they will take on Spain. Olise teed Mateta up with a wonderful assist in the second half to make it 1-1.

  • WATCH HENRY'S CELEBRATION

    Henry turned to the crowd inside Lyon Stadium and raised both arms into the air after Mateta’s header made it 2-1 in extra-time.

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  • WHAT NEXT?

    France will meet Spain in a highly-anticipated final at the Parc des Princes on Friday. For Spain, managed by Santi Denia, it’s a chance to following their Euro 2024 glory with an Olympics gold.

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