Argentina scored a last-gasp equalizer against Morocco in their soccer debut at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and while many thought the game ended right after the goal, it looks like it was actually suspended due to pitch invaders.
According to Gaston Edul of TyC Sports, the referee felt forced to call off the match as countless Morocco fans stormed the field shortly after Cristian Medina’s equalizer for Argentina.
The official had added 15 minutes to the match as he considered there was too much time wasting, and even though Argentina’s goal came in the dying seconds of the match, the match was expected to continue for a bit longer.
Gaston Edul reports the match isn’t finished, so the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is evaluating what decision to make. Needless to say, this is definitely not what the Olympics are about. It’s a shameful start for the soccer event at Paris 2024, but this was not the only situation that threatens with the Olympic spirit.
Firecrackers thrown on Argentine players
Moroccan fans on the stands apparently threw firecrackers close to Argentina players on the field, which is why the South American team immediately went to the tunnel. Gaston Edul reports Argentine U23 coach Javier Mascherano was almost impacted by one of the pyrothecnics.
Morocco fans whistle Argentina
Apart from storming the field and throwing firecrackers on Argentine players, Morocco supporters also whistled Argentina from the moment they took the field. Not only did they whistle the opponents during their national anthem, but also whenever one of their players touched the ball.
VAR can still review Argentina’s late equalizer against Morocco
Argentina trailed 2-0 for much of the game, with Giuliano Simeone pulling one back with less than 25′ left in the game. La Albiceleste kept on pushing for the equalizer, which came in dramatic fashion thanks to Medina.
However, since the game had to be suspended shortly after the goal celebration, it’s still uncertain whether the equalizer will stand. VAR reportedly has yet to review the play, so Argentina are not even sure they’ve secured the draw.