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Pitch Invasions and Last-Minute Drama: Argentina vs Morocco Pan-out at Paris 2024!

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Buckle up, football fans! The Paris 2024 Olympics kicked off with a bang as Argentina salvaged a draw against Morocco, but not without some unexpected pitch crashes and dramatic late goals!

The 2024 Paris Olympics got off to a thrilling start with Argentina battling it out against Morocco in a highly charged Group B match that ended in a dramatic 2-2 draw. The under-23 teams showcased incredible resilience, with Argentina storming back from a two-goal deficit after Morocco's early dominance. Cristian Medina became the hero of the hour, scoring an equalizer in the dying minutes of the game, sending Argentine fans into a frenzy.

However, the excitement didn't stop there. The electrifying atmosphere led to fans storming the pitch, leading to a chaotic scene that halted the match. In a spectacle reminiscent of a living room football match gone wild, security struggled to clear the field. Meanwhile, Moroccan supporters voiced their displeasure, setting the stage for an unforgettable Olympic debut that showcased not just the talent on the field but also the passion of the fans.

Amidst the bedlam, there was a palpable tension in the air, highlighting both the stakes involved and the unpredictable nature of Olympic football. The game was initially marred by confusion over whether Argentina's last-minute equalizer had indeed registered or faced disqualification due to the pitch invasion. Adding to the drama, supporters hurled bottles onto the field, leading officials to assess the situation in a manner typically reserved for studio soap operas.

In the end, the match not only served as a stark reminder of the beautiful game’s ups and downs but also set the tone for the vibrant spirit of the Olympics. Argentina's performance, highlighted by Julian Alvarez’s full 90 minutes on the pitch, rekindles memories of past Olympic heartbreaks and triumphs, igniting the hopes of fans worldwide for future matches.

Did you know that Argentina has won a total of 2 Olympic golds in football, specifically in the 2004 and 2008 Games? These victories have cemented their reputation as a football powerhouse. On the flip side, Morocco's dazzling under-23 squad, following their previous solid international campaigns, has proven that they are a force to be reckoned with on the Olympic stage! Buckle up for what's sure to be an electrifying tournament ahead!

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

All the updates as Argentina came back from two goals down to draw with Morocco in Group B of Olympic men's football.

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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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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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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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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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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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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: 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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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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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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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 ...

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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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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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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)

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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.

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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 ...

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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 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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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 ...

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

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