Argentina complain to FIFA after dramatic loss

 

The world witnessed the ultimate form of drama on the opening day of the football event at the Paris Olympics. Almost two hours after Argentina left the field with a 2-2 draw against Morocco, the result of the match changed. Argentina lost the match dramatically. Such an incident is unprecedented in the long history of football. The angry Argentina Football Association (AFA) has filed a complaint with football's governing body, FIFA.

Before the official opening of the Olympics, the football event has started. Two-time champions Argentina lost 1-2 to Morocco on the first day on Wednesday (July 24). AFA made a formal complaint to the FIFA Disciplinary Committee after this match. This was confirmed by President Claudio Tapia.

 Morocco were leading 2-1 at full time in Saint Etienne. Cristian Medina equalized for Argentina in the 16th minute of added time. After this goal, everyone thought that the match was a 2-2 draw.

But the drama begins after that. After Argentina's goal, Moroccan fans began throwing bottles, plastic cups, and flares onto the pitch. Some rowdy spectators even entered the field. Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg suspended the match when the ruckus started.

 When the situation came under control, referee Nyberg again called the players of both teams to the field. When the two teams went back to the field, he checked the VAR and ruled out Argentina's second goal for offside. After that, 3 minutes and 15 seconds were played, but Argentina could not repay the goal, so they started the Olympics with a loss.

After this match, angry Tapia X wrote, 'The experience that the Argentines went through in St. Etienne is a matter of regret. Two hours waiting in the locker room for the footballers to go on the pitch, practice and restart a match that the referee should have called off due to Moroccan fans entering the pitch. The violence Argentina's delegation has suffered makes no sense. It is a violation of the rules of the tournament.

 He also wrote, "The captains of both teams wanted the match not to be played on the field." But it was not heard like that. On behalf of the Argentina Football Association, we have already made a formal complaint to the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, so that appropriate action can be taken. Those responsible should be brought under the ban.

 Argentine coach Javier Mascherano also criticized the referee. After determining the results, he said in the press conference, "I saw the biggest circus in my life." Yesterday they (Moroccan supporters) broke Almada's belongings. And today the mess entered the pitch!