Spain came from behind to beat France to win Gold in the football event at the Olympic games
The Spanish team fought back from 3-1 down to force extra time – eventually winning the match 5-3.
The hosts took an early lead but in a pulsating match they quickly fell two goals behind before half-time, then mounted a stunning second-half comeback.
However, Thierry Henry’s side could not see the job through as Spain substitute Sergio Camello kept calm in the most tense of situations to score twice in the extra period.
Both goals sparked jubilant celebrations among the Spanish, who mobbed Rayo Vallecano forward Camello as they won Olympic gold for the first time since 1992.
The thrilling triumph continued Spain’s success, little over a month after they won the men’s European Championship, beating England in the final.
They also won the men’s under-19 European title last month, while the women’s team lifted the World Cup last year.
Spain have won Olympic men’s football gold for the first time since 1992
Thierry Henry, the French coach is a national hero for his playing exploits, having helped France win the 1998 World Cup on home soil before going on to become their all-time record goalscorer.
Leading Les Bleus to a first Olympic gold in 40 years would have further immortalised the 46-year-old among his compatriots.
