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Chaos at the Olympics: Argentina's Last-Minute Equalizer Against Morocco Explained!

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Drama unfolded as Argentina salvaged a 2-2 draw with Morocco in the final minutes at Paris Olympics 2024, leading to fan pandemonium!

In a nail-biting opener in the Paris 2024 Olympics men's football tournament, Argentina clawed back from the brink to secure a 2-2 draw against Morocco. The match, held at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, witnessed an incredible turnaround as Argentina came from a two-goal deficit to level the score in the dying minutes of the game. Cristian Medina emerged as the hero for Argentina, netting the dramatic equalizer in the 16th minute of stoppage time, sending fans into a frenzy. The pandemonium reached its peak when fans invaded the pitch, leading to temporary suspension of the match.

The game was nothing short of a rollercoaster, with Morocco initially taking a commanding 2-0 lead. Coach Tarik Sektioui’s under-23 Moroccan squad showcased their early dominance, but the Argentine side, buoyed by the likes of Julian Alvarez from Manchester City, fought back valiantly. Alvarez, who played the full 90 minutes, was instrumental in maintaining pressure on the Moroccan defense throughout the match. The resilience of the Argentinian team paid off when Medina's last-gasp goal gave them a hard-fought draw.

The chaotic scenes weren't confined to the final whistle. Moroccan fans, irate at the last-minute equalizer, stormed the pitch in protest, creating bizarre and surreal moments reminiscent of football's most dramatic encounters. It was initially unclear if the match had been officially concluded due to the invasion and subsequent bottle-throwing incidents. Confusion prevailed as players and officials scrambled to ensure everyone's safety amid the chaos.

Adding to the drama, the clash marked a significant opener for Group B, showing all the hallmarks of what promises to be an exhilarating tournament. With both teams now looking to regroup, eyes will be on how this result impacts their strategies moving forward. This dramatic opener sets the stage for what is anticipated to be a thrilling competition in Paris.

Did you know that the Paris Olympics 2024 is set to feature a host of innovations? From sustainable venues to advanced tech implementations, this edition of the Games aims to be one of the most eco-friendly and technologically advanced in history. Additionally, Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, the venue for this dramatic encounter, is among the oldest football stadiums in France, known for its rich history and electric atmosphere.

The frenzy witnessed during the Argentina vs. Morocco match serves as a testament to the fervor and passion that football ignites among fans worldwide. The Olympic spirit is officially alive and kicking in Paris, promising more heart-pounding action as the tournament progresses.

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Argentina vs Morocco 2-2: Paris Olympics 2024 football – as it ... (Aljazeera.com)

All the updates as Argentina came back from two goals down to draw with Morocco in Group B of Olympic men's football.

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Soccer-Fans run into the pitch as Argentina rescue 2-2 dramatic ... (Reuters)

Argentina's Cristian Medina scored a last-gasp goal to salvage a 2-2 draw against Morocco in Saint-Etienne before fans invaded the pitch on the first day of ...

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Argentina scores chaotic equalizer in stoppage time vs. Morocco to ... (NBC 6 South Florida)

The pandemonium at the 2024 Olympics has already begun, as Argentina scored a hectic equalizer in the 16th minute of stoppage time against Morocco on ...

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Olympics: Argentina vs. Morocco LIVE STREAM (7/24/24): How to ... (syracuse.com)

Argentina faces Morocco to open the 2024 Paris Olympics men's soccer tournament on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 (7/24/2024) at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in ...

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Morocco vs Argentina: Paris 2024 Match Preview and Prediction (Morocco World News)

In an exciting Paris 2024 Olympics Group B encounter, the Moroccan under-23 team, led by coach Tarik Sektioui, will face off against Argentina today at 2 ...

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Alvarez's Argentina earn dramatic Olympics draw with Morocco (Manchester City FC)

Argentina scored a last-gasp equaliser in their opening 2-2 Olympics draw with Morocco – with Julian Alvarez playing the full 90 minutes.

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Olympics: Argentina scrape out last gasp draw against Morocco as ... (The Indian Express)

The Argentina squad consisting of the likes of Manchester City's Julian Alvarez came back from the death to draw 2-2 against a game Morocco side.

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Argentina vs. Morocco: Fans rush pitch during Olympics soccer match (The Associated Press)

Morocco fans crashed the pitch to protest a late goal by Argentina at the opening match of the Paris Olympics men's soccer tournament, an angry and bizarre ...

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Argentina v Morocco at Olympics mired in chaos following pitch ... (The Guardian)

Argentina's match against Morocco on the first day of men's football at the Olympics was mired in chaos after a pitch invasion forced it to be suspended for ...

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Morocco fans rush field during Olympic soccer opener vs Argentina ... (ConchoValleyHomepage.com)

SAINT-ETIENNE, France (AP) — Morocco fans crashed the pitch to protest a late goal by Argentina at the opening match of the Paris Olympics men's soccer ...

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Fans storm pitch and throw bottles as Argentina v Morocco ... (The Independent)

Confusion reigned at Paris 2024 over whether the match was completed or suspended after the pitch invasion that followed Argentina's apparent equaliser.

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BeINSports: Morocco vs Argentina Match 'Has Not Officially Ended ... (Morocco World News)

In the opening Paris 2024 Olympic match, Argentina salvaged a 2-2 draw against Morocco with a goal deep into added time, amid vehement protests over the ...

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Olympics 2024: Morocco beat Argentina amid fan invasion chaos ... (ESPN)

Morocco fans crashed the pitch to protest a late goal by Argentina at the opening match of the Paris Olympics men's soccer tournament.

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(VIDEO) Paris 2024 Highlights: Argentina vs Morocco (beIN SPORTS USA)

It was a tough match for Argentina against Morocco in their debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Argentina suffered a controversial defeat where they scored a ...

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Argentina's equalizer vs. Morocco overturned in chaotic Olympic ... (NBC Southern California)

The pandemonium at the Paris Olympics has already begun, as an Argentina equalizer scored in the 16th minute of stoppage time against Morocco was overturned ...

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Olympic chaos ensues as Argentina has tying goal taken away ... (USA TODAY)

Nearly two hours after walking off the field with a draw, Argentina and Morocco returned to play when the game-tying goal by Argentina was overturned.

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2024 Olympics live updates: Morocco fans protest late goal as chaos ... (NBC News)

The Paris Games are now underway. Team USA will face host nation France in soccer and rugby sevens, and you can stream every moment on Peacock.

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Fans storm pitch and throw bottles as Argentina v Morocco ... (Yahoo Sports)

Confusion reigned at Paris 2024 over whether the match was completed or suspended after the pitch invasion that followed Argentina's apparent equaliser.

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Morocco fans rush field during Olympic soccer opener vs Argentina ... (Fox 59)

SAINT-ETIENNE, France (AP) — Morocco fans crashed the pitch to protest a late goal by Argentina at the opening match of the Paris Olympics men's soccer ...

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Explaining how the Argentina-Morocco soccer match at the ... (The New York Times)

Why the game restarted nearly two hours after it had appeared to finish following crowd trouble and a last-minute 'equaliser'

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World Champs Outraged by Argentina vs Morocco Debacle (beIN SPORTS USA)

Several players from Argentina's national team, who won the Qatar 2022 World Cup and the Copa América on July 14, have expressed their outrage over what ...

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How it happened: Argentina's late equalizer ruled out for offside call (NBC Olympics)

Take a look at why Argentina's second goal against Morocco was ruled out for offside after an hours-long VAR check.

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Argentina vs Morocco: Coach slams 'scandal' at Olympic soccer match (The Associated Press)

The head of Argentina's soccer federation said the chaotic ending to its Olympic soccer match against Morocco on Wednesday “makes no sense,” and Argentina's ...

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The chaos of Argentina vs Morocco; Canada, New Zealand and a ... (The Athletic)

On the decision-making process, FIFA referred The Athletic to Paris 2024, which said the game “was suspended due to a pitch invasion by a small number of ...

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Argentina files FIFA complaint following pitch invasion during ... (Yahoo Sports)

The Argentina Football Association (AFA) have filed a formal complaint with FIFA's Disciplinary Committee after fans invaded the pitch and objects were ...

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