Morocco Triumphs Over Argentina Amidst Crowd Chaos

The opening football match of the Olympics between Morocco and Argentina was marred by crowd trouble, leading to a two-hour suspension. 

Morocco was leading 2-0 before Argentina pulled a goal back and appeared to equalize in injury time. However, after crowd disruptions, the game resumed without fans, and VAR ruled out Argentina’s equalizer, securing Morocco's 2-1 victory.

Soufiane Rahimi scored both goals for Morocco, while Giuliano Simeone, son of Diego Simeone, scored for Argentina. Argentina, managed by Javier Mascherano, now needs positive results against Iraq and Ukraine to advance.

Tournament organizers stated, “The football match between Argentina and Morocco at the Saint-Etienne Stadium was suspended due to a pitch invasion by a small number of spectators. The match then restarted and was able to conclude safely. Paris 2024 is working with the relevant stakeholders to understand the causes and identify appropriate actions.”

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