Morocco and Argentina started off their match in an energetic fashion, with both teams going for the kill in the first ten minutes. While Argentina took back control in the game, Morocco didn't stop their agressive intent and continued to rush the flanks in order to create chances. Morocco's constant effort payed off late in the first half as Rahimi put the ball in the back of the net after a brilliant low driven cross from his teammate to give Teh Atlas Lions the lead. In an absolute drama, the match ended in the favour of Morocco as Argentina's equaliser was disallowed by VAR after two hours. The live streaming of the match of the snapped in the after Argentina's goal, which was disallowed later, on Jio Cinema and even FIFA website showed 2-2 after Full Time before the decision was reserved/
Spain started their encounter against Uzbekistan in typical fashion, dominating possession from the start. However, the resilient Uzbekistan side weren't giving the Spaniards too much room in the middle. While Spain took the lead in the 29th minute courtesy of a set piece through Marc Cubill, Uzbekistan didn't lose hope and got themselves a penalty in added time of the first half.
Skipper Shomurodov slotted the spot kick quite calmly in the bottom left corner to bring his side back level in the contest.
While the Argentina-Morocco game ended as a 2-2 draw, Spain took a 2-1 win for themselves against a gritty Uzbekistan side.
Men's football rules in Olympics
The men's football event in Olympics is basically a Under-23 competition. However, three overage players are allowed in the starting 11.
Today's Football Matches and Timings (IST)
Argentina 1-2 Morocco
Location: Stade Geoffroy Guichard, Saint-Etienne
Uzbekistan 1-2 Spain
Location: Parc des Princes, Paris
Egypt 0-0 Dominican Republic
Location: Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes
Guinea 1-2 New Zealand
Location: Allianz Riviera, Nice
Iraq vs Ukraine
Location: Groupama Stadium, Decines-Charpieu
Time: 10:30 PM IST
Japan vs Paraguay
Location: Matmut Atlantique, Bordeaux
Time: 10:30 PM IST
France vs USA
Location: Stade Orange Velodrome, Marseille
Time: 12:30 AM IST
Mali vs Israel
Location: Parc des Princes, Paris
Time: 12:30 AM IST
Paris Olympics 2024: Football live streaming and telecast
The sporting spectacle at the Paris Olympics 2024 will begin today with football matches. Sports 18 1 HD/SD, Sports 18 2 HD/SD and Sports 18 3 HD/SD will live telecast the football matches in India,
The live streaming of football matches at the Paris Olympics 2024 will be available on Jio Cinema.