Argentina and Morocco Draw 2-2 in Olympic Football Opener

Morocco Stuns Argentina with 2-1 Victory

In a thrilling Olympic football opener, Morocco pulled off a stunning 2-1 victory over Argentina on Wednesday. The match had to be suspended due to crowd disturbances after Morocco's Achraf Dari scored the winning goal in the 84th minute.

Argentina Struggles to Equalize

Argentina, the reigning World Cup champions, found themselves down 1-0 at halftime after Morocco's Soufiane Rahimi opened the scoring. Despite dominating possession in the second half, Argentina struggled to create clear-cut chances against a resolute Moroccan defense.

Late Drama

With time running out, Argentina finally found an equalizer through Cristian Medina in the 94th minute. However, Morocco refused to be denied and snatched a dramatic victory just moments later when Dari headed home a corner.

Morocco's Olympic Debut

The victory marks Morocco's first ever win at the Olympic Games. It is a significant achievement for the North African nation, which has never advanced past the group stage in previous Olympic appearances.

Argentina's Missed Opportunity

For Argentina, the result is a disappointing start to their Olympic campaign. They are now in a difficult position in Group B, with powerful opponents Saudi Arabia and Spain still to come.

What's Next

Morocco will face Spain in their next match on Saturday, while Argentina will take on Saudi Arabia. The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stages.