France wins gold in blind football at Paralympics under Eiffel Tower lights
France has defeated Argentina 3-2 on penalties under the lights of the Eiffel Tower for the gold medal in blind football on the penultimate day of the Paralympic Games
By JEROME PUGMIRE and CIARÁN FAHEY
Published - Sep 08, 2024, 12:15 AM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 07:29 PM EST
PARIS (AP) — France defeated Argentina 3-2 on penalties under the lights of the Eiffel Tower for the gold medal in blind football on the penultimate day of the Paralympic Games.
Frederic Villeroux scored the decisive spot kick to get the partisan home fans’ party underway after the teams drew 1-1 in normal time on Saturday.
"It felt like the script of a film," said Villeroux, who also made the breakthrough in the 12th minute when he rifled a shot inside the left post.
Argentine star forward Maximiliano Espinillo replied from close range straight away after the French defenders failed to clear the ball.
