Argentina forced to resume Olympics clash with Morocco nearly two hours after game ended in absolute chaos

Argentina Left In Chaos As Olympic Football Clash With Morocco Resumes Amid Absolute Madness

The Olympics is always a time for drama, but Wednesday’s clash between Argentina and Morocco in the 2024 Olympic Games took it to a whole new level. The match saw Argentina forced to resume almost two hours after the game appeared to have ended, amidst chaotic scenes both on and off the pitch.

The teams fought out a thrilling 2-2 draw, with Argentina’s Cristian Medina scoring a dramatic late equaliser. But the celebrations were short-lived as Argentine players were pelted with objects thrown by Moroccan fans, including bottles and cups. The situation took another turn for the worse when fans of both teams invaded the pitch, leaving it unclear whether the full-time whistle had been blown or the match suspended.

The players were eventually led away from the pitch, with the Argentine contingent unclear if the match had actually ended or not. The confusion extended to the stadium’s big screens, which temporarily displayed a message telling fans to leave the arena. Meanwhile, the teams’ supporters, already on edge due to the intense match, clashed and some even set off flares.

The drama eventually spilled over into the dressing room as it emerged that the would-be equalising goal would be reviewed using video assistant referee (VAR). Ultimately, Medina’s strike was ruled offside, but not before the players and officials took to the pitch once again for the remaining three minutes of additional time.

The match may have provided thrilling drama, but it also shed a less-than-flattering light on the volatile atmosphere that can unfold at these high-stakes tournaments. What happened on the pitch was crazy, but the real question on many fans’ minds is why does this kind of controversy so often seem to follow in the footsteps of the beautiful game?

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References:

* Getty Images & TyC Sports
* Olympics & FIFA
* Football & Argentina

Topics: Olympics, Football, Argentina, Morocco, VAR, Julian Alvarez