Paris Olympics 2024 HIGHLIGHTS: NZL beat Guinea 2-1, DOM hold out Egypt for goalless draw
Paris Olympics 2024 HIGHLIGHTS: ARG beaten 1-2 against MAR, ESP beat UZB 2-1
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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/
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.
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.???? Le but de Soufiane Rahimi pour l’ouverture du score face à l’Argentine sur une superbe action collective. ✨????????#Paris2024 | #ARGMAR pic.twitter.com/ptvCR1cO22
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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.
Stay tuned for live football scores at Paris Olympics 2024
10:30 PM
Olympics 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Egypt shares the spoils with Dominican Republic
The Olympics 2024 football opener for Egypt and Dominican Republic ended in a goalless draw as both teams failed to convert their chances into a breakthrough. Both teams get a point each and will have to make sure they don't drop any further points in order to book a QF berth in the tournament.
10:13 PM
Olympics 2024 LIVE UPDATES: New Zealand regain lead against Guinea immediately
New Zealand have responded to the equaliser in some fashion and have fought themselves back into the lead. Ben Waine heads home for the Kiwis to score the goal which might prove to be the winner on the day.
10:06 PM
Olympics 2024 LIVE UPDATES: New Zealand crumble under Guinea pressure
Guinea have got themselves a well-earned equaliser in the 72nd minute courtesy of an Amadou Diawara shot from outside of the box. All to play for in the tie now.
9:58 PM
Olympics 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Guinea goal ruled out for offside
Guinea's strong push for an equaliser paid off just after the hour mark only to be ruled out for offside by the VAR. Guinea still a goal behind New Zealand after Garbett put the Kiwis ahead in the first half.
9:53 PM
Olympics 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Tussle goes on between EGY and DOM, Guinea searching for equaliser vs NZL
Egypt and Dominican Republic are still tied on 0-0 with less than half an hour of the game to go. Both sides have received a few chances but haven't been clinical in the final third. Mean while, New Zealand are holding onto their one goal lead against Guinea with the latter pushing for an equaliser.
9:19 PM
Olympics 2024 LIVE UPDATES: New Zealand hold onto 1-0 lead vs GUI, all square between EGY and DOM
The second set of matches saw New Zealand go to half time with a 1-0 lead against Guinea while there is no goal yet between Egypt and Dominican Republic.
8:58 PM
Olympics 2024 LIVE UPDATES: New Zealand take the lead against Guinea
New Zealand have taken the lead against Guinea in their Group A Paris Olympics opener as skipper Matthew Garbett capitalises on the mistake by the goalkeeper in the 25th minute. Garbett dribbled past the Guinea defenders to slot in his team's breakthrough goal in the tie.
8:40 PM
Olympics 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Argentina late equaliser against Morocco disallowed by VAR, Spain beat Uzbekistan
Argentina's efforts come through as they grab a late-late equaliser against Morocco who would feel disappointed not to make it throught the game with 3 points. Median head home the equaliser from close range as fans go crazy at full time.
But after a gap over 90 minutes resumed given the match was suspended. The match was suspended just after the Argentina's equaliser. VAR disallowed the goal, thus giving Argentina three more minutes to score the equaliser but after all the drama, Morocco earned the three crucial points.
Spain also took home a hard fought win against Uzbekistan, winning 2-1 on the day.
But after a gap over 90 minutes resumed given the match was suspended. The match was suspended just after the Argentina's equaliser. VAR disallowed the goal, thus giving Argentina three more minutes to score the equaliser but after all the drama, Morocco earned the three crucial points.
Spain also took home a hard fought win against Uzbekistan, winning 2-1 on the day.
8:01 PM
Olympics 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Spain take back the lead, Argentina reduce deficit to one goal
Spain react brilliantly after the penalty miss as Sergio Gomez makes it 2-1 for La Furia Roja from just inside the box.
Argentina too get off the mark with a tap in goal from Simeone who has cut the gap to just one goal with less than half an hour to play in the match.
Argentina too get off the mark with a tap in goal from Simeone who has cut the gap to just one goal with less than half an hour to play in the match.
7:57 PM
Olympics 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Oroz misses penalty, Spain fail to make it 2-1
A spectacular penalty save from Uzbekistan goalkeeper denies Spain their lead in the 60th minute as the score remains 1-1 after the hour mark.
7:44 PM
Olympics 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Morocco double their lead against Argentina
Morocco are on a roll as they double their lead through a brilliant penalty kick slotted in by none other than Rahimi, who has a brace to his name now. Argentina looked shaky ever since they conceded the first goal and now find themselves in more trouble.
7:23 PM
Olympics 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Morocco Get The Breakthrough Against Argentina, Uzbekistan level against Spain
The Atlas Lions break the deadlock in the dying moments of the first half courtesy of a superb play from the right wing as Rahimi hammers the ball into the net from close range.
Meanwhile, Uzbekistan have also equalised against the mighty Spaniards via a penalty awarded to them in added time. Skipper Shomurodov picked his spot and calmly slotted the ball int he bottom left corner to make it 1-1 on the day.
Meanwhile, Uzbekistan have also equalised against the mighty Spaniards via a penalty awarded to them in added time. Skipper Shomurodov picked his spot and calmly slotted the ball int he bottom left corner to make it 1-1 on the day.
7:01 PM
Olympics 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Spain take the lead, Marc Pubill gets the breakthrough
Spain get the first breakthrough of the match through 21-year-old Marc Pubill as he taps in a well delivered freekick in the box.
6:56 PM
Olympics 2024 LIVE UPDATES: Argentina, Spain starting to take control
It's defence vs attack in both the matches now. While the Argentines have started to pile the pressure on Morocco, Spain are also trying to convert their chances into something fruitful with Uzbekistan refusing to be broken.
6:45 PM
Olympics 2024 LIVE UPDATES: All things square between Uzbekistan and Spain
The other tie in the Olympics football event is also looking to be an exciting affair. Uzbekistan have restricted La Furia Roja to 0-0 in the first fifteen minutes despite of Spain dominating possession from the start.
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First Published: Jul 24 2024 | 4:36 PM IST
