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Dramatic and Confusing Ending to Argentina vs. Morocco Olympic Soccer Match
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    Dramatic and Confusing Ending to Argentina vs. Morocco Olympic Soccer Match

    The Canada drone debacle isn’t the only soccer drama the Paris Olympics has experienced thus far.

    On Wednesday, Argentina and Morocco’s opening Group B fixture ended in chaos. Morocco reigned supreme at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard 2-1, but not without confusion and late calls.

    At the 90-minute mark, the score was 2-1 and the referee indicated 15 minutes of extra time for time wasting. In the final seconds, La Albiceleste‘s Cristian Medina scored a last-chance goal to salvage the match and tie it at 2-2. However, play was stopped immediately when fans stormed the pitch and threw bottles and cups at the players.

    After the scene was cleared, it was discovered the referee had not blown the final whistle and the game was suspended by officials. Although Argentina’s goal came in the final minutes, the match was expected to continue a little bit longer.

    After over an hour delay, the match resumed behind closed doors. The players had 20 minutes to warm up, and three minutes were played without fans in attendance.

    Before the closed-door play began, the scoreline was changed back to 2-1 after VAR deemed Medina’s goal offside. The decision, which was made more than 60 minutes after the goal, sent shockwaves through the soccer community for the delayed nature.

    Ahead of the incident, Morocco led the game 2-0 before Argentina’s comeback. For the World Cup winners, Giuliano Simeone scored in the 68th minute before Medina’s disallowed goal.

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    In a stunning turn of events, the Olympic soccer match between Argentina and Morocco ended in a dramatic and confusing fashion that left fans and players alike scratching their heads.

    The match started off with both teams playing at a high level, with Argentina taking an early lead thanks to a goal from their star striker. However, Morocco quickly equalized with a well-placed shot that caught the Argentine goalkeeper off guard.

    As the game progressed, tensions on the field began to rise as both teams fought tooth and nail for control of the ball. The physicality of the match led to several yellow cards being handed out, further adding to the intensity of the game.

    With only minutes left on the clock, Argentina was awarded a penalty kick after a controversial foul in the box. The Moroccan players vehemently protested the call, but the referee stood firm in his decision.

    As the Argentine player stepped up to take the penalty kick, the Moroccan goalkeeper made a spectacular save that sent the ball flying towards midfield. In a desperate attempt to salvage the game, a Moroccan player launched a long-range shot that caught everyone off guard, including the Argentine goalkeeper who was out of position.

    The ball sailed into the back of the net just as the final whistle blew, leaving both teams stunned and confused as to what had just happened. The referee consulted with his assistants before ultimately awarding the goal to Morocco, much to the dismay of the Argentine players and fans.

    In the end, Morocco emerged victorious in a match that will surely go down in Olympic history as one of the most dramatic and confusing endings ever witnessed on the soccer field. Despite the controversy surrounding the final goal, both teams showed incredible skill and determination throughout the match, making it a memorable event for all who were lucky enough to witness it.