Argentina vs Morocco

2024 - 7 - 24

Chaos Unleashed: Argentina's Last-Minute Goal Denied in Olympic Madness!

olympics football Argentina football - football pitch invasion - Morocco football - Paris Olympics - VAR controversy - olympics football

Did the pitch just become the wildest stage at the Paris Olympics? Find out how Argentina's injury-time heroics turned into a chaotic showdown against Morocco!

The Paris 2024 Olympics kicked off with fireworks, and no, we aren’t talking about the spectacular opening ceremony; we mean the explosive drama at the men’s football match between Argentina and Morocco. In a match flooded with controversy, an exhilarating equalizer from Argentina in the 16th minute of stoppage time was shockingly overturned, plunging fans into a state of pure pandemonium. Just when it looked like Argentina would secure a 2-2 draw, chaos reigned as Moroccan fans stormed the pitch, throwing bottles and raising the tempers of both players and fans alike. It’s safe to say that tensions were as high as the Eiffel Tower!

The game, which started as an Olympic clash of titans, swiftly became an epic tale of misfortunes, farce, and fierce competition. Following the controversial equalizer that was adjudged offside, players walked off the pitch confused, only to return nearly two hours later in a scene more unpredictable than a toddler in a candy store. Fans were left to lament what could have been, as Argentina stamped their foot in frustration against the increasingly iron grip of officiating chaos. Morales of Argentina might have played a pivotal role, but The Atlas Lions proved to be formidable foes, dealing a 2-1 victory to the South American champions in stunning fashion.

Players and fans alike were outraged as they said goodbye to their dreams of beginning the Olympics with a bang. World Champions Argentina found themselves at the receiving end of the chaos as they were hoping to replicate their glory from the Qatar 2022 World Cup. What was supposed to be a celebratory occasion for Argentina on the Olympic stage turned into a thunderous chorus of protest as Moroccan fans voiced their discontent over the disallowed goal in style. Of course, it’s not a proper football match until someone throws a bottle or two, right?

In an electrifying evening that’s sure to be etched in the memories of fans, the incident has already set the tone for the rest of the Olympics. Amidst all the drama and reaction on the pitch, the football world continues to watch with bated breath as the tournament unfolds, and one can only wonder what further ruckus lies in store for the rest of the events. Fun fact: Did you know that the last time these two nations faced off competitively was in 2004? Should we expect a rematch in the Olympics finals after this dramatic kickoff? Now that’s an enticing proposition that may just have football enthusiasts wishing for a miracle—or perhaps a miracle will land in the midst of more chaos?

Post cover
Image courtesy of "NBC Southern California"

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 ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Aljazeera.com"

Argentina vs Morocco 1-2: Paris Olympics 2024 football – as it ... (Aljazeera.com)

All the updates as Argentina denied injury-time equaliser with Morocco in Group B of Olympic men's football.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Guardian"

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 ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Independent"

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.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Morocco World News"

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 ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Manchester City FC"

Alvarez's Argentina suffer opening Olympics defeat to Morocco (Manchester City FC)

Argentina suffered an opening 2-1 Olympics defeat to Morocco in Saint-Etienne – with Julian Alvarez playing the full 90 minutes.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "USA TODAY"

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.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Reuters"

Soccer-Argentina beaten 2-1 by Morocco in chaotic opening game (Reuters)

A fan invasion in the opening match of the Olympic football tournament between Argentina and Morocco on Wednesday caused chaos, with Argentina eventually ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "NBC News"

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.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "ESPN"

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.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "beIN SPORTS USA"

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 ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "NBC 6 South Florida"

Argentina's equalizer vs. Morocco overturned in chaotic Olympic ... (NBC 6 South Florida)

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 ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The New York Times"

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'

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Irish Examiner"

Fans invade pitch as Argentina v Morocco Olympics opener ends in ... (Irish Examiner)

Cristian Medina's goal for Argentina 16 minutes into stoppage time to level the score at 2-2 sparked wild scenes at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Associated Press"

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.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CNN"

Argentina coach slams 'circus' as chaos descends on Olympic ... (CNN)

It was hardly an auspicious opener for the Paris Summer Games, with the Argentina coach calling disorderly scenes “the biggest circus I've ever seen in my ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Aljazeera.com"

Argentina beaten 2-1 by Morocco in chaotic opening game at Paris ... (Aljazeera.com)

Argentina are denied draw in Group B football match with Morocco by VAR review two hours after match delayed by trouble.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Associated Press"

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 ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Athletic"

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 ...

Explore the last week