Cameroon beats Spain in shoot out to win 2000 Olympics
SYDNEY, Sep. 29, 2000 (AMP) — Sydney 2000 : Cameroon claimed the Olympics crown after defeating Spain 5-3 on penalties (after a 2-2 draw) in the final on Friday night.
Fixtures and Results : Final Round
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Overview
Spain at the Olympics
- 1 title (1992)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1920)
- Statistics: Champions (1992) Runners-up (1920)
Cameroon at the Olympics
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1984)
Spain
2:2
Cameroon
3:5 (penalties), 2:2 (a.e.t.), 2:2 (2:0)
- 29 September 2000
- 20:00
- Sydney