Morocco claimed a crucial 2-1 victory against Argentina in their Olympic Games men’s football clash, marred by late drama and controversy.
The Atlas Lions took an early lead with Soufiane Rahimi scoring twice in the first half, including a penalty that left Argentina’s goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli helpless.
Despite Argentina’s Giuliano Simeone pulling one back in the 68th minute, Morocco seemed poised for a historic win.
However, chaos ensued in stoppage time when Christian Medina appeared to equalize for Argentina, sparking protests from Moroccan fans who stormed the pitch. After two hours of tumult, the goal was controversially disallowed, leading to the match’s abandonment and the remaining moments played behind closed doors.
The incident overshadowed Morocco’s impressive performance, setting them up for a clash against Ukraine next, while Argentina aims to recover against Iraq on Saturday.
