France, the host team, defeated one of the favourites of the Olympic tournament, Jordi Fernández’s Canada (82-73) and qualified for the semi-finals of the Olympic tournament of the Paris 2024 Games, where Germany awaits them, having previously eliminated Greece in the first quarter-final match played on Tuesday.
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Led by Madrid player Gershon Yabusele (22 points), France achieved a prestigious victory, pushed by the 13,000 spectators who filled the Paris-Bercy, who did not stop cheering on their team, which took control from the start and practically did not let Canada get into the game, very blurred and without success in its shooting.
And the set The French came out completely revved up, and took the Canadian team by surprise, who were not used to such an aggressive defence from the first minute.and missed the shot. In a great first quarter for the ‘blues’, the income reached 13 points (23-10).
Canadian timid reaction
A sad record of 10 points for the Canadians described their problems in attack, although little by little they began to wake up led by Gilgeous-Alexander and Barret and managed to reach half-time with a manageable lead despite a poor first half (45-29).
Canadian star Gilgeous-Alexander failed to lead Canada to the semi-finals of the Games / FIBA
After the break, Jordi Fernández’s team stepped up a gear, making it difficult for France to attackwhere Yabusele and an unexpected Cordinier (20) kept control of their team, although the lead had already dropped to 11 (61-50).
Canadians, Pulling on their star, Gilgeous-Alexander (27) they got closer, getting to within five points, Although France did not lose their composure and with actions by Fournier and Wenbayama’s defense, they ended up sealing a victory that unleashed euphoria among the fans, and who see it possible to reach the final if they beat Germany.
