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Rabat – The VAR review has determined that Argentina’s goal in the second half was not valid, so Morocco retained its lead at 2-1 during its opening game as part of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
The game resumed with additional time granted by the referee.
Initially ending in a 2-2 draw, the match was contested by the Moroccan team, stressing the goal was offside.
The Olympic committee then decided that the game would resume behind closed doors to finalize the result.
Many Moroccans have expressed frustration with the referee’s decision to add 15 minutes of extra time.
The story seemed straight out of a Hollywood script, as this scenario is unprecedented in football history.
The game left fans confused when reports then surfaced that the match would resume.
Ultimately, Morocco was declared the winner with a 2-1 lead.
Following the suspension of the match, a BeINSport source reported that the game has not officially ended. The game continued with an additional three minutes of play behind closed doors and without fans being present.
The referee who added 15 minutes following the end of the original time sparked widespread debate and accusations of unfair officiating.
Prior to the new updates, an initial controversy erupted as spectators flocked to social media to express their disbelief and frustration.
“Keep the pressure on social media, please don’t stop the tweets about the referring,” one commenter wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
“Totally ridiculous, what is this refereeing?” another one added.
Many others also condemned the “clearly pro-Argentina referring.”
Morocco’s Atlas Lions dominated the match against Argentina from the start, showcasing their prowess by scoring two goals before the end of the first half.
The youngsters participating in this match featured those who triumphed in the Under-23 AFCON.
The Moroccan team continued their impressive form during this year’s Olympic Games.
