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When Chaos Meets Chaos: Argentina's Dramatic Draw with Morocco at Paris 2024!

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Argentina and Morocco had a thrilling opening match at the Olympics, ending in a chaotic 2-2 draw that saw fans take to the pitch!

In a stunning display of nail-biting football, Argentina faced Morocco in the opening match of Group B at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The match had everything: goals, drama, and even a pitch invasion that made the event more memorable. With Julian Alvarez from Manchester City leading the charge, Argentina thought they had grabbed a decisive victory, only to have Cristian Medina score a last-minute equalizer to salvage a dramatic 2-2 draw against a fiercely competitive Moroccan side.

The first half was filled with excitement as both teams showcased their attacking prowess. Morocco struck first with an impressive goal that set the stage for a thrilling contest. However, it wasn’t long before Alvarez & Co. responded with vigor, forcing Morocco to keep their defense on high alert. As both teams exchanged blows on the pitch, the tension heightened, culminating in an exhilarating finish that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

Amid the on-field action, a bizarre twist of events unfolded when fans decided to invade the pitch right after Argentina's equalizer, leading to chaos. While some were celebrating a thrilling comeback, others expressed their dissatisfaction in a spontaneous protest against the goal. The match was briefly suspended as officials struggled to restore order, highlighting just how invested the fans were in this high-stakes Olympic encounter.

Despite the pandemonium, both teams can take home valuable lessons from this match. For Argentina, the resilience displayed in front of a spirited Moroccan squad is a promising sign as they aspire for Olympic gold. Conversely, Morocco can take pride in their competitive spirit, proving they are a force to be reckoned with on this prestigious international stage.

Fun fact: This match was particularly significant as it marked the first time under-23 teams were showcasing their skills at the Olympic Games. Additionally, Argentina's determination to bounce back from behind has seen them secure a solid reputation as the comeback kings of football, a title they reasserted in this thrilling encounter!

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LIVE: Argentina vs Morocco – Paris Olympics 2024 men's football (Aljazeera.com)

Follow our build-up and text commentary as Argentina face Morocco on the opening day of the Paris Olympics 2024.

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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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Paris Games 2024: Why is Lionel Messi not playing Argentina vs ... (Sportstar)

The men's football tournament kicked off on Wednesday with a Group B match between Argentina and Morocco. However, Lionel Messi, who led Argentina to the ...

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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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Argentina vs Morocco: Paris Olympics 2024 Group B Preview (VAVEL.com)

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Argentina 2-2 Morocco - Olympic football RECAP: Live score and ... (Daily Mail)

Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Argentina took on Morocco on the opening day of the Olympic 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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Fans invade pitch as Argentina rescue 2-2 draw against Morocco (CNA)

PARIS :Argentina's Cristian Medina scored a last-gasp goal to salvage what looked like a 2-2 draw with Morocco before fans invaded the pitch and stopped ...

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Soccer-Fans invade pitch as Argentina rescue 2-2 draw against ... (The Straits Times)

PARIS - Argentina's Cristian Medina scored a last-gasp goal to salvage what looked like a 2-2 draw with Morocco before fans invaded the pitch and stopped ...

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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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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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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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(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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Paris 2024 Olympics: Argentina equaliser vs Morocco disallowed ... (Sportstar)

The first event of the Paris Olympics 2024 was marred by controversy as the football men's group B match between Argentina and Morocco will be resumed ...

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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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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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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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Messi calls Argentina vs Morocco result unebelievable, Mascherano ... (India Today)

A shocked Lionel Messi reacted in disbelief after Argentina lost their first match i the group stage of the Paris Olympics.

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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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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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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.

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Olympics 2024 controversy: How VAR denied Argentina victory vs ... (Business Standard)

In the final moments of added time, Argentina's Medina scored a controversial equaliser, causing Moroccan fans to react violently by throwing objects onto ...

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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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Argentina coach slams chaos at opening Olympic soccer match vs ... (PBS NewsHour)

The opening match of the men's soccer tournament was suspended for nearly two hours during added time after Morocco fans invaded the field and threw bottles ...

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Paris 2024 Investigates Argentina vs Morocco riot and pitch invasion (Insidethegames.biz)

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