Argentina had scored in the 16th minute of stoppage time, sparking chaotic scenes that suspended the game
Water bottles thrown by Morocco's fans litter the pitch as Argentina's midfielder Cristian Medina celebrates. Photograph: Arnaud Finistre/AFP via Gettybetween Argentina and Morocco on Wednesday caused chaos, with Argentina eventually beaten 2-1 following a VAR review after play was suspended with the score at 2-2.
Morocco led the Group B clash 2-1 and in the final stages of the game Argentina hit the frame of the goal twice in a wild finale before midfielder Medina struck in the 16th minute of stoppage time to level the match.Gardaí posted to Paris as ‘friendly faces’ during Olympic Games After over an hour without play, the game resumed behind closed doors with three minutes left on the clock and Medina’s 106th-minute leveller was chalked off for an offside in the build-up.
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