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The Guardian - UK
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France set up grudge match against Argentina in men’s Olympic football

Jean-Philippe Mateta celebrates after opening the scoring for France in Marseille.
Jean-Philippe Mateta celebrates after opening the scoring for France in Marseille. Photograph: Clement Mahoudeau/AFP/Getty Images

The hosts, France, will face Argentina in the quarter-finals of the men’s Olympic football tournament after sealing top spot in Group A with a 3-0 win over New Zealand.

France, who had won their first two games, needed only a draw to reach the last 16, but goals by the captain, Jean-Philippe Mateta, midfielder Désiré Doué and forward Arnaud Kalimuendo in Marseille completed a perfect group campaign for Thierry Henry’s team.

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