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Morocco Fans Crash Pitch in Protest After Late Argentina Goal
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The Paris Olympics kicked off on Wednesday with two men's soccer matches, and one created instant chaos. After trailing 2-0 earlier in the match, Argentina managed to level the score in the 106th minute thanks to a goal by Cristian Medina. However, confusion and drama ensued in the closing moments as Morocco fans crashed the pitch in protest.
Late Equalizer Sparks Fury
As Argentina celebrated its second goal, a group of Morocco fans stormed the pitch, angered by the late equalizer that had seemingly robbed them of a victory. The situation escalated quickly, with players from both teams and security personnel attempting to restore order. The game was eventually abandoned, with Argentina awarded a 3-0 victory by default.
Ex-Liverpool Star at the Helm
The Argentina team, coached by former Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano, had dominated much of the match. However, Morocco had looked dangerous on the counterattack and was unlucky not to have taken the lead earlier in the game. The late equalizer had seemed to hand Morocco a vital point, but the subsequent pitch invasion left a bitter taste in the mouth.
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