With targets from Almada, Gondou and Equi Fernández, the nationwide workforce gained 3-1 on the second date of Paris 2024 and recovered from the controversial debut with Morocco. Now Ukraine is coming.
Javier Mascherano’s aspect did greater than sufficient to enter the break within the lead. After Thiago Almada opened the scoring within the first quarter of an hour with a right-footed shot, there have been a number of probabilities that didn’t discover their approach into the Iraqi internet.
The quantity 10 had one other very clear likelihood together with his left foot that went simply extensive of Hussein Hassan’s left put up. And Julián Álvarez was additionally unable to reap the benefits of his alternatives: a cross-shot that went extensive and a shot from exterior the world that went simply extensive of the crossbar.
In direction of the top of the primary half, the Center Easterners, who till then had withstood the assaults and had been making an attempt to get into the world with lengthy balls, projected themselves down the left flank and managed to equalise the sport with this components: cross to the penalty spot, Aymen Hussein handed to Nicolás Otamendi and the consequence was 1-1. Opportunism and effectiveness.
The second half was extra of the identical. Argentina managed the sport and tried to discover a crack within the defence of a totally withdrawn Iraq with passes from one aspect to the opposite. Probably the most harmful probabilities, nonetheless, got here from lifeless balls: Almada continued to attempt to was denied a double.
With out many concepts on the sector of play, Mascherano regarded for options on the bench. And he discovered them. Luciano Gondou and Kevin Zenón, who had simply come on, had been the architects of the 2-1 victory for the nationwide workforce. The Boca midfielder despatched a exact cross to the objective and the Argentinos striker scored with a header, similar to within the final basic in opposition to Brazil (the objective that gave him the Olympic ticket).
As the sport drew to a detailed, Ezequiel Fernández put the icing on the cake. After a very good wall go, Giuliano Simeone escaped down the precise flank and despatched a cross into the center for Almada. When the play gave the impression to be getting cloudy, the ex-Vélez participant touched the ball together with his sole to Zenón and he handed it again to Equi, who adjusted his left foot and hung the ball from an angle for the ultimate 3-1.
With this consequence, Argentina is now on the high of Group B with three factors, together with Morocco, which should play its match in opposition to Ukraine, its rival within the subsequent spherical.
11:52
The match between Argentina and Iraq ended
Argentina gained 3-1 with targets from Thiago Ezequiel Almada, Luciano Gondou Zanelli and Ignacio Ezequiel Agustín Fernández Carballo. Iraq’s objective was scored by Aymen Hussein.
11:44
44′ 2H: Yellow card for Luciano Gondou
The referee reveals a yellow card to Luciano Gondou. Argentina has two gamers cautioned.
11:41
41′ 2T: Change in Iraq
Sale Jasim Ali, enter Lawend Hussein.
11:41
41′ 2T: Change in Iraq
Sale Mohammed Karrar, entra Saad Karrar.
11:40
40′ 2T: Substitution in Argentina
Thiago Almada leaves, Bruno Amione enters.
11:39
39′ 2T: Nice objective from Argentina!
Equi Fernández put the of entirety to a outstanding play that included Giuliano Simeone, Luciano Gondou, Thiago Almada and Kevin Zenón. A left-footed shot into the nook and the Albiceleste made it 3-1.
Equi Fernández’s objective helps the U23s prolong their lead in opposition to Iraq
11:34
34′ 2T: Nook for Argentina
The ball went out for a nook! Argentina should take the ball from the nook. Kevin Zenón is the one in command of taking it.
11:34
34′ 2T: Nook for Argentina
The ball went out for a nook! Argentina should take the ball from the nook. Kevin Zenón is the one in command of taking it.
11:32
32′ 2T: Nook for Argentina
The ball went out for a nook! Argentina should take the ball from the nook. Kevin Zenón is the one in command of taking it.
11:30
30′ 2T: Change in Iraq
Sale Ibrahim Bayesh, entra Abdulameer Muntadher.
11:27
27′ 2T: Nook for Argentina
The ball went out for a nook! Argentina should take the ball from the nook. Thiago Almada is in command of taking it.
11:27
27′ 2T: Nook for Argentina
The ball went out for a nook! Argentina should take the ball from the nook. Kevin Zenón is the one in command of taking it.
11:36
25′ 2T: Gondou virtually scores Argentina’s third
The striker was one on one, however he could not beat the Iraqi goalkeeper within the first try and neither within the second. An unbeatable likelihood.
Gondou’s double likelihood in Argentina-Iraq for the Olympic Video games
11:16
16′ 2T: Argentina scores!
Luciano Gondou, who had simply come on, headed in an unstoppable shot to offer the U23s a 2-1 win over Iraq. The cross got here from Kevin Zenón, one other participant who had come on a couple of minutes earlier.
Argentina U23 vs. Iraq: Luciano Gondou’s objective (2-1)
11:14
14′ 2T: Change in Iraq
Sale Mohammed Nihad, entra Muntadher Mohammed Jebur Maslookhi.
11:14
14′ 2T: Change in Iraq
Saadoon Mustafa offered, entered Hussein Ali.
11:14
14′ 2T: Change in Argentina
Joaquin Garcia leaves, Gonzalo Lujan enters.
11:14
14′ 2T: Change in Argentina
Santiago Hezze goes up, Luciano Gondou is available in.
11:14
14′ 2T: Change in Argentina
Julio Cesar Soler leaves, Kevin Zenon enters.
11:22
12′ 2T: Thiago Almada insists on a free kick
He as soon as once more took cost of the set piece and his right-footed shot grazed the roof of the objective. Very shut to creating it 2-1.
Argentina U23 vs. Iraq: Thiago Almada warned once more from a free kick
11:18
8′ 2T: Thiago Almada virtually scored a brace for Argentina
The world champion tried his hand at a free kick and made the Iraqi goalkeeper shine.
Argentina U23 vs. Iraq: Thiago Almada’s free kick likelihood
11:06
6′ 2T: Yellow card for Mohammed Nihad
The referee reveals a yellow card to Mohammed Nihad. Iraq has 2 gamers cautioned.
11:04
4′ 2T: Yellow card for Joaquin Garcia
The referee reveals a yellow card to Joaquín García. Argentina has one participant cautioned.
11:01
1′ 2T: Yellow card for Zaid Tahseen
The referee reveals a yellow card to Zaid Tahseen. Iraq has one participant cautioned.
10:55
The primary half between Argentina and Iraq ended
Argentina and Iraq tied 1-1 with targets from Thiago Ezequiel Almada and Aymen Hussein.
10:53
51′ 1T: Julian Alvarez virtually places Argentina forward
The American and world champion unleashed a robust right-footed shot from exterior the world that went simply over the crossbar.
Julian Alvarez’s shot in Argentina-Iraq for the Olympic Video games
10:49
49′ 1T: Iraq scores
Aymen Hussein received forward of Nicolás Otamendi and made it 1-1 earlier than the top of the primary half.
Argentina Sub 23 vs. Iraq: el gol de Aymen Hussein (1-1)
10:47
47′ 1T: Nook for Iraq
The ball has gone out for a nook! Iraq should take a nook kick. Hasan Ahmed is the one in command of taking it.
10:46
46′ 1T: Nook for Iraq
The ball has gone out for a nook! Iraq should take a nook kick. Hasan Ahmed is the one in command of taking it.
10:46
46′ 1T: Substitution in Argentina
Lucas Beltrán leaves injured, Giuliano Simeone comes on.
Argentina U23 vs. Iraq: Beltran out, Simeone in
10:45
44′ 1T: Julian Alvarez can be searching for his objective in Argentina
La Araña, one of many champions of America that this youth squad has, unleashed a left-footed shot that additionally went asking for permission by the left put up.
Argentina U23 vs. Iraq: Julian Alvarez’s likelihood
10:41
39′ 1T: Almada had Argentina’s second
The Argentine star scored a left-footed cross and his try kissed the left put up of Iraq’s objective. For now, the rating stays 1-0.
Argentina U23 vs. Iraq: Thiago Almada’s shot
10:40
38′ 1T: Lucas Beltran, in lots of ache in Argentina
The ahead from Cordoba was in nice ache and confirmed indicators of ache in his decrease again.
Argentina U23 vs. Iraq: Lucas Beltrán’s damage
10:29
29′ 1T: Nook for Argentina
The ball went out for a nook! Argentina should take the ball from the nook. Thiago Almada is in command of taking it.
10:22
22′ 1T: Nook for Argentina
The ball went out for a nook! Argentina should take the ball from the nook. Thiago Almada is in command of taking it.
10:13
13′ 1T: Argentina scores!
Julián Álvarez introduced the ball down within the penalty space and Thiago Almada, with a futsal strike, opened the scoring for the U23s.
Argentina U23 vs. Iraq: Thiago Almada’s objective (1-0)
10:10
10′ 1T: Thiago Almada gave a warning in Argentina
The Albiceleste quantity 10 took cost of a free kick and his shot was destined for the web, nevertheless it got here up in opposition to the protected gloves of the Iraqi goalkeeper.
Argentina U23 vs. Iraq: Thiago Almada’s free kick
09:40
Argentina and Iraq captains for the match by Soccer – Males’s Groups
Throughout at present’s Males’s Soccer Group match, Argentina’s workforce captain might be Nicolás Otamendi whereas Iraq’s might be Aymen Hussein.
09:28
How Argentina and Iraq are approaching the duel for the 2024 Olympic Video games
Mascherano’s males misplaced 2-1 of their opening sport in opposition to the Africans in a match that resulted in scandal. With a objective from Cristian Medina, Argentina had tied the sport within the final minute of the 15 added minutes, however after the celebration the gamers and the referee went to the locker room on account of an invasion of Moroccan followers, who threw projectiles on the Argentines. Nevertheless, after greater than an hour of delay, the motion was resumed with three minutes left to play and the referee annulled the objective by the VAR after reviewing it on the monitor, a wierd determination as a result of any such play is resolved from the sales space.
So, after this setback, the U23s are obliged so as to add three factors to remain within the combat to be one of many first two groups to advance to the following part. The nice factor for the coach is that he has all of the gamers obtainable and Ezequiel Fernández, who was a substitute within the opening spherical on account of an damage, returns as a starter.
As for the Asians, they beat Ukraine 2-1 of their debut and are in an excellent place for the ultimate stretch. Even when they lose to Argentina, their destiny might be determined solely within the final matchday. A lot may also rely upon the consequence between Morocco and Ukraine, who play on the finish of this match. Within the occasion of a tie in factors, the positions are decided by objective distinction or targets scored, as the 2 fundamental standards.
The Argentine Below 23 workforce educated with Iraq in thoughts
09:20
Argentina lineup confirmed
Holders
- (1) Geronimo Rulli
- (4) Joaquin Garcia
- (2) Marco Di Cesar
- (16) Nicholas Otamendi
- (3) Julio Cesar Soler
- (10) Thiago Almada
- (14) Santiago Hezze
- (5) Ezequiel Fernandez
- (8) Christian Medina
- (18) Lucas Beltran
- (9) Julian Alvarez
Substitutes
- (12) Leandro Brey
- (6) Bruno Amione
- (13) Gonzalo Lujan
- (7) Kevin Zenon
- (11) Claudio Echeverri
- (15) Luciano Gondou
- (17) Julian Simeon
Coach: Javier Mascherano
09:20
Iraq formation confirmed
Holders
- (1) Hussein Hassan
- (17) Saado Mustafa
- (20) Amer Hussein
- (6) Zaid Tahseen
- (5) Hassan Ahmed
- (8) Ibrahim Bayesh
- (14) Mohammed Karrar
- (15) Mohammed Nihad
- (7) Jasim Ali
- (10) Youssef Amyn
- (18) Aymen Hussein
Substitutes
- (12) Saati Kumel
- (2) To Imam Joseph
- (3) Hussein Ali
- (13) Saad Karrar
- (11) Muntadher Mohammed
- (16) Abdulameer Muntadher
- (9) Layend Hussein
Coach: Radhi Sh Swadi Al Elayawi
09:16
Argentina U23 vs. Iraq information
- Time: 10.00
- TV: TyC Sports activities y TyC Sports activities 2
- Stadium: Lyon Stadium
08:40
During which stadium will Argentina vs. Iraq play?
Argentina vs. Iraq will play the match on the Groupama Stadium, the place Argentina will play at residence.
08:20
Referee for Argentina vs. Iraq
For the match between Argentina vs. Iraq the referee might be Espen Eskas
08:00
Time, Argentina TV vs. Iraq
Time: 10:00am.
TV: TyC Sports activities y TyC Sports activities Play
02:00
During which stadium will Argentina vs. Iraq play?
Argentina vs. Iraq will play the match on the Groupama Stadium, the place Argentina will play at residence.
16:00
Referee for Argentina vs. Iraq
For the match between Argentina vs. Iraq the referee might be Espen Eskas
10:00
Time for Argentina vs. Iraq
Time: 10:00am.
