France beat Egypt 3-1 to reach Olympic football final

Hosts come from behind to secure victory after extra time

Jean-Philippe Mateta scores twice as France fight back to reach the final of the men's Olympic football tournament

Hosts France came from behind to beat Egypt 3-1 after extra time in the men's Olympic football semi-final on Friday.

Egypt took the lead through Ahmed Yasser Rayyan in the 53rd minute, but France equalised through Jean-Philippe Mateta just four minutes later.

The game went to extra time, and Mateta struck again in the 108th minute to give France the lead.

France sealed the victory in the 125th minute when Amine Gouiri scored to make it 3-1.

The hosts will now play in the final on Sunday, where they will face either Japan or Mexico.

France's victory is a major achievement, as it is the first time the country has reached the Olympic football final since 1984.

The hosts will be hoping to win their first Olympic gold medal in football since 1984 when they face either Japan or Mexico in the final on Sunday.