France maintains perfect record in 2024 Olympics with dominant win over New Zealand
France continued their flawless run in the 2024 Olympic Games, securing their third consecutive group stage victory with an impressive performance against New Zealand on Tuesday night.
The French side opened the scoring early, with Jean-Philippe Mateta finding the back of the net in the 19th minute.
Despite their dominance, it wasn’t until the second half that France truly asserted their control over the match.
Désiré Doué doubled the lead in the 71st minute, followed swiftly by a third goal from Arnaud Kalimuendo just three minutes later, sealing the 3-0 triumph.
This victory ensures France tops Group A and sets the stage for an exciting quarter-final clash with Argentina.
The burgeoning rivalry between these two nations promises one of the most anticipated matchups of the 2024 Olympics.
In the group’s other match, the United States mirrored France’s success with a 3-0 victory over Guinea.
This win secures the Americans second place in Group A, setting up a quarter-final encounter with Morocco.
As the competition progresses to the knockout stages, France and their supporters look forward to what promises to be a thrilling contest against Argentina, with both teams vying for a spot in the semi-finals.
