Tokyo 2021: Ivory Coast eliminated by Spain in quarterfinals after extra time

The Spaniard Dani Olmo takes advantage of the transmission error of the Ivorian Wilfried Singo to equalize on July 31 at the football tournament of the Olympic Games.

REUTERS - AMR ABDALLAH DALSH

Text by: Tom Rossi Follow

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The Ivory Coast football team lost in the quarterfinals of the Olympic tournament against Spain, after extra time, this Saturday, July 31 (5-2).

A cruel elimination for Ivorians who led twice in this match.

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Within a minute, Côte d'Ivoire obtained a historic qualification for the last four of the Olympic football tournament.

But the Ivorians, who led 2-1 against Spain in the quarter-finals, conceded the equalizer goal in the 93rd minute, before sinking into extra time (5-2). 

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