Portugal beats France in extra time to advance to Olympics semifinals
MIAMI, Jul. 27, 1996 (AMP) — Atlanta 96 : Portugal reached the semifinals of the 1996 Olympics courtesy of a 2-1 extra time victory over France (following a 1-1 draw in regulation) on Saturday night.
Fixtures and Results : Final Round
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Overview
France at the Olympics
- 1 title (1984)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1908)
- Statistics: Champions (1984)
Portugal at the Olympics
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1928)
France
1:2
Portugal
1:2 (a.e.t.), 1:1 (0:1)
- 27 July 1996
- 18:00
- Miami