Sergio Camello Powers Spain to Olympic Soccer Glory with Extra-Time Brilliance

Sergio Camello scored twice in extra time, leading Spain to a 5-3 victory over France in the Olympic men's soccer final. The win marks Spain's first European gold in men's soccer since 1992, capping a successful summer following their European Championship win.

Sergio Camello struck twice in extra time as Spain clinched gold in the Olympic men's soccer final with a 5-3 victory over France on Friday at the Parc des Princes. This thrilling win capped a golden summer for Spanish soccer, which also celebrated the senior team's European Championship title just a month ago.

Spain, which previously lost the final to Brazil at the Tokyo Olympics three years ago, became the first European nation to win gold in men's soccer since its triumph at the Barcelona Games in 1992. France fought back from a 3-1 deficit, forcing extra time when Jean-Phillipe Mateta equalized from the penalty spot in the dying minutes of regular time.

However, substitute Sergio Camello remained calm under pressure, lifting the ball over French goalkeeper Guillaume Restes in the 100th minute and securing his second goal in injury time, sealing Spain's victory.

(With inputs from agencies.)