So, it’s the 93rd minute and Morocco is pushing hard for a third goal.
Targhalline has just been cautioned for halting a counterattack, and Fernandez and Mohamedi have joined the list of players with yellow cards.
The ref has added an astonishing 15 minutes of stoppage time—quite the surprise!
Morocco is making another substitution: Benjamin Bouchouari replaces El Khannouss.
86′ – Argentina 1-2 Morocco
Claudio Echeverri steps onto the field, replacing Jurjo Garcia. Argentina is running out of time, but Rahimi is working tirelessly and earns a corner for his team.
The corner kick is taken, but the ref blows the whistle early for a push in the box.
83′ – Argentina 1-2 Morocco
Morocco is making some changes now.
Ben Seghir and El Azzouzi are off, with Yassine Kechta and Akram Nakach coming on. Alvarez comes incredibly close to scoring but can’t control the ball properly.
The goalkeeper manages to get a hand on it and holds firm.
73′ – Argentina 1-2 Morocco
Amione nearly levels the score, forcing a good save from Mohamedi, though there might have been a foul in the build-up. With just under 20 minutes left, Morocco will need to defend strongly.
68′ – GOAL! Argentina 1-2 Morocco (Simeone)
Argentina has a glimmer of hope as Simeone scores.
The pressure from Argentina has finally paid off.
Morocco’s Second Goal
66′ – Argentina 0-2 Morocco
Simeone and Beltran link up, but Beltran’s cross is intercepted by a Moroccan defender.
The ball bounces around the box as Argentina continues their attack.
63′ – Argentina 0-2 Morocco
El Ouahdi receives a yellow card for fouling Simeone.
Argentina gets another chance with a ball into the box, but it’s too high. Soler is brought down by Hakimi, giving Argentina another opportunity, but the goalkeeper punches the ball away.
Rahimi’s Brilliant Performance
61′ – Argentina 0-2 Morocco
Argentina makes a change with Giovanni Simeone coming on for Zenon.
Morocco responds with Abde Ezzalzouli replacing Akhomach, who picked up a knock.
Rahimi tries for his hat-trick but it’s an easy save for the keeper.
52′ – GOAL! Argentina 0-2 Morocco (Rahimi)
Rahimi takes a penalty, staring down the goalkeeper and confidently placing it into the bottom corner. Argentina is in trouble now.
First Half Highlights
45′ – Half Time – Argentina 0-1 Morocco
It was a lackluster first half until Rahimi scored just before the break, giving Morocco a lead they barely deserved from their first shot on target. The goal came from a low cross by El Azzouzi, which Rahimi neatly tapped in.
43′ – Argentina 0-0 Morocco
Morocco seems eager to get to halftime with the score level. Argentina had a good chance with a three-on-two situation, but Zenon’s shot from distance was blocked.
Early Game Action
30′ – Argentina 0-0 Morocco
Soler heads down a cross, and Beltran controls the ball well but loses it after trying one trick too many. Morocco counters but the cross is off target.
20′ – Argentina 0-0 Morocco
The game has settled into a pattern with Argentina controlling possession but struggling to break down Morocco’s defense. Hakimi’s corner was cleared, and now it’s Argentina’s turn to attack.
10′ – Argentina 0-0 Morocco
Lucy Ward on Eurosport notes Morocco’s aggressive start.
Soler gets a knock to the face, and play continues with Morocco defending firmly.
Pre-Match Context
The game is a crucial one for both teams.
Argentina, with their impressive recent track record, is gunning for Olympic gold. They have key players like Geronimo Rulli, Julian Alvarez, and Nicolas Otamendi, despite Messi not being available.
Morocco’s squad includes PSG’s Achraf Hakimi, starting as captain, and they’re looking to make a significant impact.
How the Tournament Works
The tournament format is straightforward: 16 teams are divided into four groups, with the top two from each group advancing to the knockout stages, leading to the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final.
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