Morocco Clinches Victory Over Argentina at Geoffroy-Guichard: On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, Morocco emerged victorious in their Group B clash against Argentina, winning 2-1 at the Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium in Saint-Étienne. The match, which started at 15:00 Paris time, showcased Morocco’s resilience and tactical prowess as they secured a crucial win in their Olympic campaign.
Argentina vs Morocco Olympics: Match Overview and Team Statistics
Morocco’s victory was marked by a disciplined and strategic performance. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the match statistics:
- Shots: Morocco 5, Argentina 3
- Shots on Target: Morocco 3, Argentina 2
- Shots Blocked: None
- Fouls: Morocco 10, Argentina 11
- Corners: Morocco 4, Argentina 2
- Direct Free Kicks: Morocco 7, Argentina 9
- Indirect Free Kicks: Morocco 9, Argentina 7
- Penalty Kicks (Attempts/Converted): Morocco 1/1, Argentina 0/0
- Offsides: Morocco 3, Argentina 1
- Own Goals: None
- Yellow Cards: Morocco 6, Argentina 2
- Red Cards: None
- Ball Possession: Morocco 47%, Argentina 53%
Player Performances
Argentina
- Geronimo Rulli (Goalkeeper): Played the full 90 minutes, keeping one goal out of two attempts.
- Marco di Cesare (Defender): Played the full 90 minutes, contributing to the defense without scoring.
- Julio Soler (Defender): Played 69 minutes; involved in a goal conceded.
- Joaquin Garcia (Defender): Played 83 minutes, contributing defensively.
- Cristian Medina (Midfielder): Played the full 90 minutes, but did not score.
- Julian Alvarez (Forward): Scored one goal, 90 minutes played.
- Thiago Almada (Midfielder): Played the full 90 minutes, creating chances but not scoring.
- Santiago Hezze (Midfielder): Played 69 minutes, contributing to midfield efforts.
- Nicolas Otamendi (Defender): Played the full 90 minutes, providing a solid defensive presence.
- Lucas Beltran (Forward): Played 69 minutes, involved in the attack.
- Substitutes:
- Ezequiel Fernandez (Midfielder): Played 21 minutes.
- Bruno Amione (Defender): Played 21 minutes.
- Claudio Echeverri (Midfielder): Played 7 minutes, contributing to Argentina’s late push.
Morocco
- Munir El Kajoui (Goalkeeper): Played the full 90 minutes, conceding one goal but made key saves.
- Achraf Hakimi (Defender): Played the full 90 minutes, contributing to both defense and attack.
- Mehdi Boukamir (Defender): Played the full 90 minutes, strong in defense.
- Eliesse Ben Seghir (Forward): Played 80 minutes, involved in one of Morocco’s goals.
- Bilal El Khannouss (Midfielder): Played 89 minutes, scoring a goal and contributing significantly.
- Soufiane Rahimi (Forward): Scored two goals, played the full 90 minutes.
- Ilias Akhomach (Forward): Played 59 minutes, involved in the attacking play.
- Zakaria El Ouahdi (Defender): Played the full 90 minutes.
- Oussama Targhalline (Midfielder): Played the full 90 minutes, contributing defensively.
- Oussama El Azzouzi (Midfielder): Played 80 minutes, assisting in controlling midfield.
- Amir Richardson (Midfielder): Played the full 90 minutes, contributing to both defense and attack.
- Substitutes:
- Akram Nakach (Defender): Played 10 minutes.
- Adil Tahif (Defender): Played briefly.
- Benjamin Bouchouari (Midfielder): Played 1 minute.
- Yassine Kechta (Midfielder): Played 10 minutes.
- Abde Ezzalzouli (Forward): Played 31 minutes, providing attacking options.
Key Moments On Argentina vs Morocco Olympics: Mens Football
- 5th Minute: Soufiane Rahimi scored Morocco’s first goal of the match, setting the tone for the game.
- 28th Minute: Bilal El Khannouss added another goal for Morocco, increasing their lead.
- 82nd Minute: Julian Alvarez scored for Argentina, but it wasn’t enough to overturn the deficit.
Conclusion
Morocco’s 2-1 win over Argentina in their Group B match at the Paris 2024 Olympics was a testament to their tactical discipline and effective finishing. With goals from Soufiane Rahimi and Bilal El Khannouss, Morocco secured a vital victory, while Argentina’s efforts, highlighted by Julian Alvarez’s late goal, fell short. This result sets a high bar for Morocco as they continue their campaign in the tournament, and the match provided fans with a thrilling display of Olympic football.
