Morocco handed a 2-1 shock defeat to Argentina in the first game at the Paris Olympic Games in Etienne on the afternoon of Wednesday, July 24, 2022.
What appeared to be a late equalizer by the Argentines through Cristian Medina was ruled out by VAR, which caused massive unrest in the stands.
The Atlas Lions’ were 2-0 up courtesy of a Soufiane Rahimi brace before it was halved by the son of former Argentina player Giuliano Simeoni.
Argentina will have to need good results over Iraq and Ukraine in order to avoid a shock early exit from the Olympics.
Japan vs Paraguay
A brace from Fujio ensured Japan enjoyed a commanding 5-0 victory over Paraguay.
Egypt vs Dominican Republic
In the other Group C encounter, North African giants Egypt played out a goalless draw against the Dominican Republic.
Uzbekistan vs Spain
Marc Pubil and Sergio Gomez scored to help Spain claim a 2-1 win against Uzbekistan in Group C’s opener. Former Roma forward Eldor Shomurodov grabbed the consolation for the Uzbeks.
Guinea vs New Zealand
Ben Waine’s 76th-minute winner proved the difference as New Zealand defeated Guinea by 2 goals to 1. Aliou Balde’s goal for Guinea and his disallowed goal saw the Kiwis emerge victorious.
Mali vs Israel
Cheickna Doumbia cancelled our Diallo’s opener for Israel to lead Mali to a 1-1 stalemate.