Controversial and strange opening of Olympic soccer in Paris

Paris. An unprecedented and controversial episode will stay as a historic mark for sport. Chaos unfold on the pitches of Paris 2024 two days earlier than the official opening of the Olympic Video games after Argentina went from a draw to a 2-1 defeat in opposition to Morocco in a sport that was resumed two hours later amid confusion and an invasion of supporters.

A aim by Cristian Medina at 90+15 of added time had allowed the Albiceleste U-23 to breathe with a 2-2 draw in opposition to Morocco of their debut in the summertime competitors. However the aim unleashed the anger of the Moroccan followers, who threw objects on the Argentines and invaded the sector of the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium, forcing the gamers to take shelter within the locker room.

One thing implausible

Every little thing appeared to point that the match had ended with Argentina’s salvation on the final minute; social media and the media introduced the dramatic draw, however shortly after and in an unimaginable approach, the end result modified.

With no followers within the stands, the gamers returned to the sector and Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg disallowed the Albiceleste’s aim for offside following a VAR overview, added three minutes and on the finish declared the actual rating: a 2-1 victory for the Moroccans.

The African group received with a double from Sufiane Rahimi (45+2 and 49 from a penalty), whereas solely Giuliano Simeone’s aim (68) was registered for the Argentines.

The match was deserted on account of spectators encroaching on the pitch. It was resumed and completed with out incident. We’re working with all events concerned to grasp the causes and take applicable motion.Paris organizers mentioned.

It is horrible every part that occurred. I’ve by no means skilled an identical scenario in my profession. It is a circus.mentioned Javier Mascherano, coach of the Olympic Albiceleste. Lionel Messi joined the declare with a message on social networks, declaring that it was a end result uncommon.

Tensions develop

The incident comes amid a second of stress between France and Argentina, after the senior Argentine group is dealing with an investigation for having chanted racist chants in opposition to French gamers in the course of the Copa America title celebrations.

The episode of racist chants additionally had repercussions now in Paris, because the Argentine Rugby 7s group was obtained in a hostile method in its debut in the summertime competitors after beating Kenya 31-12.

Enormous operation by Israel

The 1-1 draw between Israel and Mali within the soccer match on the Parc des Princes was guarded by a large operation on account of fears of an excessive assault as a result of warfare within the Gaza Strip. The French authorities deployed greater than a thousand cops and dozens of troopers from the Sentinelle anti-terrorist group.

The draw left them in second and third place in Group D, whereas Japan is on the high after beating Paraguay 5-0.

France beat the USA 3-0 and are actually leaders of Group A, the place New Zealand beat Guinea 2-1. Iraq is joint-leader with Morocco in Group B after beating Ukraine 2-1. Though it suffered, Spain defeated Uzbekistan 2-1 in Group C, whereas Egypt and the Dominican Republic drew 0-0.