Fermin Lopez was also on target for Spain in their victory over Morocco.
FRANCE WILL FACE Spain in the Olympic men’s football gold medal match after coming from behind to beat Egypt 3-1 after extra time in Monday’s semi-final.
But Mateta, the Crystal Palace striker, levelled from Olise’s assist with seven minutes of the 90 remaining. Advertisement Substitute Juanlu Sanchez struck a late winner as Spain came from behind to beat Morocco 2-1 on Monday and reach the final. It is Spain’s second consecutive appearance in the final of the Olympic men’s football. They had to settle for silver three years ago in Tokyo after losing in extra time to Brazil.
Last year’s Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations winners had impressed on their run to the semi-finals and looked on course to shock Spain when they went ahead in the 37th minute thanks to the prolific Rahimi.
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