A match marred by crowd trouble and a dramatic finish saw Morocco claim a stunning 2-1 victory over Argentina in their opening game of the men’s Olympic football tournament on Wednesday.
The match was halted for nearly two hours after projectiles were thrown onto the pitch and spectators invaded the field late in the game.
Argentina believed they had snatched a dramatic equalizer deep into stoppage time, but the goal was eventually disallowed after a VAR review.
Soufiane Rahimi scored twice for Morocco, including a penalty, while Giovanni Simeone pulled one back for Argentina.
The result leaves Argentina in a precarious position in Group B, while Morocco have made a strong start to their campaign.
The match was overshadowed by the behavior of the crowd, with Argentina players subjected to boos and racist chants before kickoff.
The incident comes after the team was previously criticized for similar behavior following their Copa America victory.
The chaotic scenes in Saint-Etienne tarnished the start of the Olympic football tournament, casting a long shadow over the competition.
Both teams will now look to regroup as they prepare for their next matches.
The other Group B match between Iraq and Ukraine is scheduled for later in the day.
