Olympics 2024: Morocco beat Argentina 2-1 in chaotic opening game in Paris

While many fans all around the world rejoiced after Argentina’s late equaliser against Morocco, the final update from the officials came after a long gap of 2 hours that the goal would not stand.

According to the officials, the match was suspended after Argentina’s goal due to violent Moroccan supporters trying to attack the players.

However, the play was resumed behind closed doors and a VAR check later ruled out the equaliser as well. After three minutes, the referee ended the game, eventually giving Morocco the 3 points on the day.

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The game proved to be an exciting encounter between two teams that have been producing some decent results for themselves in recent times. Led by PSG star Achraf Hakimi, The Atlas Lions took the game to Argentina providing the spectators with an end-to-end game in the beginning.

Morocco's aggressive intent worked as they went on to take the lead late in the first half when Sofiane Rahimi scored from close range courtesy of a low-driven cross from the right flank.

Argentina didn't look like they would recover from the goal as the second half saw Rahimi complete his brace after Morocco were awarded a penalty before the hour mark.

However, Argentina introduced experienced players like Julian Alvarez, which took the World champions to another gear.

Argentina's pressure paid off as Simeone cut Morocco's 2-goal lead into half via a tap-in finish with less than half an hour to go in the game.

Injuries saw the game go deep into a 15-minute added time.