They were believed to be at the bottom of the hole several times, unable to seal their defense with holes.
And finally, the Blues resuscitated in the dying minutes.
The French Olympic football team pulled off the 4-3 victory over South Africa thanks to Gignac and Savanier on Sunday in Saitama at the Tokyo Games.
After the inaugural slap received against the Mexicans (4-1), the French can thank their captain, author of a hat-trick (9th, 79th and 86th), then Téji Savanier scorer in added time (90 + 2nd).
🇫🇷⚽ After a match full of suspense, Téji Savanier offers the victory goal to the Blues (4-3) 😱
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The Blues temporarily take first place in Group A before the match between Japan and Mexico in the evening.
They will challenge the Japanese on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.
More information to come.