NEW DELHI: The Olympic men's football tournament saw an unprecedented start on Wednesday as Morocco shocked two-time gold medalists Argentina with a 2-1 win amid chaotic scenes in Saint-Etienne. The match concluded dramatically, marred by a nearly two-hour suspension following a pitch invasion by Moroccan fans, protesting a late goal by Argentina in the 16th minute of added time, which was eventually disallowed by VAR.
The confusion peaked, leaving it unclear whether the game was paused or finished. Spectators were asked to exit the stadium, while players stayed on-site and returned to play the final three minutes of added time in an empty Stade Geoffroy-Guichard. Just before play resumed, Cristian Medina's contentious goal was disallowed for offside after a VAR review, securing Morocco's victory.
