Football Match Between Argentina and Morocco Marred by Crowd Trouble

Fan Invasion Causes Chaos, Game Suspended

The opening match of the Olympic football tournament between Argentina and Morocco on Wednesday was marred by crowd trouble, causing chaos and a lengthy suspension of the game. The incident occurred just minutes into the match, when a group of fans invaded the pitch, prompting the referee to halt play.

Morocco Emerges Victorious After Bizarre Incident

Despite the disruption, the game eventually resumed and Morocco emerged victorious with a 2-1 win. The victory was overshadowed by the crowd trouble, which saw the game suspended for nearly two hours. Play restarted at 6pm BST in an empty stadium, four hours after the original start time.

Argentina's Goal Disallowed in Controversial Finish

The game also featured a controversial finish, as Argentina thought it had equalized in the dying seconds before its goal was disallowed. The decision sparked further protests from Argentine fans, but Morocco held on to secure the victory.