Olympic Games: France emerge victorious against South Africa

France edged out South Africa, 4x3, on Sunday, on matchweek 2. In this competition, both teams came from a defeat. André-Pierre Gignac was the main player.

In the 41st minute, Luther Singh missed the spot-kick. The first-half ended without any goals.

Kobamelo Kodisang opened the score after 53 minutes, with a right-foot shot. Kobamelo Kodisang reaching the landmark of ten goals for the season. In the 57th minute, André-Pierre Gignac fired home for France, with a left-foot shot inside the penalty area. With 73 minutes on the clock, Evidence Makgopa fired home South Africa second goal, with a right-foot shot inside the penalty box. After 78 minutes, André-Pierre Gignac struck the second goal for France's national team, through a header. In the 81st minute, Teboho Mokoena struck for Kwanele Kopo's team, with a right-foot strike from outside the box. In the closing stages of the game, André-Pierre Gignac completed the hat-trick, from the penalty spot. With this strike, André-Pierre Gignac reached 21st goals for the season. With 90 minutes already on the clock, Téji Savanier wrapped things up, with a left-foot strike inside the penalty area. Téji Savanier reaching the landmark of five goals for the season.

After the result France are 3rd in the table, with 3 points, while South Africa sit 4th place, with 0 points. With regard to the next fixture, Sylvain Ripoll's team will play at home against Japan. Meanwhile, Kwanele Kopo's team will host Mexico.