Teji Savanier was the last-gasp match winner as France staged a remarkable comeback to beat South Africa 4-3 in the Olympic football group stages.

2020 Olympics

4-3    

Match Report

After a goalless first half, Kobamelo Kodisang's goal put South Africa in front in the 53rd minute. Andre-Pierre Gignac, aged 35, levelled up with his first goal of the match four minutes later.

Evidence Makgopa put South Africa back in front but Gignac again equalised with 12 minutes remaining. Teboho Mokoena then put South Africa ahead for a third time in the 81st minute before Gignac converted from the penalty spot in the 86th to set the stage for Savanier's late blast.

Line-ups

France U23 XI: A. Gignac, Thauvin, T. Savanier, P. Bernardoni, C.Michelin, Tousart, Caci, Muani, N. Mbuku, Nkounkou, Kalulu

Subs: A. Nordin, M. Sagnan, S. Bajic, E. Le Fée, A. Beka Beka, T. Pembele, I. Doukoure

South Africa U23 XI: R. Williams, R. Malepe, L. Singh, K. Kodisang, R. Frosler, K. Mohamme, T. Mokoena, T. Cele, L. Fleurs, N. Ngcobo, E. Makgopa

Subs: M. Mpoto, T. Mukumela, G. Mosele, S. Mabiliso, K. Mahlatsi, T. Monyane, M. Mahlangu