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Hosts France needed extra time as they rallied to beat 10-man Egypt 3-1, and Spain also had to come from behind in a 2-1 victory over Morocco in the Olympic men’s football semi-finals on Monday. Egypt led from Mahmoud Saber’s 62nd minute strike in Lyon, but the hosts finally levelled in the 83rd minute from Jean-Philippe Mateta after being set up by Michael Oliseh. Egypt had Omar Fayeh sent off early in extra time for a second bookable offence, and France took full advantage. Mateta completed a brace in the 99th minute for 2-1, and Oliseh wrapped up matters in the 108th. In Friday’s final at P…

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