Guinea clinch the final spot in the men's football tournament at the 2024 Olympic Games with a play-off win over Indonesia.
A first-half penalty from Ilaix Moriba was enough to book Guinea's place at Paris 2024Guinea clinched the final spot in the men's football tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with a 1-0 win over Indonesia in an intercontinental play-off in France.
Getafe forward Ilaix Moriba netted what proved to be the winner from the penalty spot just before the half-hour mark after Algassime Bah was brought down by Indonesia’s Witan Sulaeman. The West Africans could have added to their lead after being awarded another spot-kick in the second half when Alfeandra Dewangga was punished for a challenge on Bah.Guinea held on to reach the Olympics for the first time since 1968, becoming the final qualifiers for the 16-team men's tournament.
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