In a gripping quarterfinal showdown at the Paris 2024 Olympics, France staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Germany 3-2 in the men’s volleyball tournament. After losing the first two sets (18-25, 26-28), the French team rallied to win the final three sets (25-20, 25-21, 15-13), with over 10,000 fans cheering them on at South Paris Arena 1.
The match was marked by controversy when a red card was issued to a German player during the crucial tie-breaker, sparking heated debates. Despite the setback, Germany’s Georg Grozer led the game with 22 points, but it was France’s Earvin Ngapeth and Trévor Clévenot who stole the spotlight. Ngapeth scored 21 points while Clévenot added 20, guiding France to victory.
With this win, France advances to the semifinals where they will face Italy, who also completed a comeback earlier in the day against Japan. Poland, having defeated Slovenia 3-1, has also secured a semifinal spot. The final semifinal berth will be determined following the match between the United States and Brazil.
The Paris 2024 volleyball tournament continues to deliver thrilling performances as teams vie for a place on the podium.
