Rafa Mir's substitute hat trick leads Spain's extra time win - NBC Olympics

Cote d'Ivoire appeared to have eliminated pre-Olympics favorite Spain at the quarterfinal stage of the men's soccer tournament, but the African nation made a baffling error in stoppage time to give the Spaniards life.

Wolves forward Rafa Mir swept in a late failed Cote d'Ivoire clearance moments after Les Elephants captain Gradel snuck a deflected shot past Unai Simon as the match leapt to life in the final minutes to reach extra time.

It was the second equalizer for Spain, who canceled out Bailly's early goal when Dani Olmo scored at the half-hour mark.

Extra time smiled upon Spain when Video Assistant Referee caught a handball on Bailly and a penalty was awarded to the favorites. Mir would add his second just before the final whistle, assisted by Olmo.

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