Argentina’s last-second equaliser in Morocco Olympics clash ruled out more than an HOUR later in longest ever VAR check
ARGENTINA’S 116th minute equaliser against Morocco was RULED OUT as offside more than an HOUR after the game was suspended.
And the thrilling encounter was sensationally resumed to play three-added minutes – with the African champs running out 2-1 winners.
Argentina’s goal has been sensationally RULED out after the game was suspended
Eurosport via X formerly TwitterAfter the game resumed, the ref made an official showing of the VAR call[/caption]
AFPThe chaotic encounter was called off with three minutes remaining after a pitch invasion[/caption]
ReutersMorocco ended up winning 2-1 in a show-stopping display at Paris 2024[/caption]
With 15 minutes of time added, the Copa America kings found the back of the net 30 seconds over the allotted slot.
But Cristian Medina’s last gasp header was ruled out following a marginal offside AFTER the game was suspended following a pitch invasion.
The match resumed in an empty stadium almost 90 minutes later, after players were left waiting in the dressing room as chiefs scrambled to resolve the issue.
Both teams were then told they had 10 minutes to warm up in an empty stadium, as the ref’s whistle had indeed been to suspend proceedings.
But Argentina were unable to net another equaliser as Morocco held firm to land an incredible 2-1 victory.
The feisty encounter was suspended after dramatic scenes saw firecrackers and bottles hurled from the stands.
Some idiot supporters began to hurl dangerous objects at Argentine stars, forcing them to flee the pitch.
In a viral clip, Argentinian players could all be seen leaping at the same moment, seemingly reacting to a loud bang.
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Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez was among the South American players seen trying to avoid being hit by flying objects.
Riot police entered the field to prevent the drama from escalating.
It wasn’t immediately clear if the match was officially over or had been suspended with total confusion for those watching.
The match got off on a sour note with the Argentina national anthem being booed.
It’s understood that was from local French fans in reaction to a video of Argentina players singing a racist chant as they celebrated their Copa America success.
Fans chaos meant the game had actually been suspended, despite both teams believing it was finished
Players and coaches’ voices echoed around the empty stands in spooky scenes reminiscing football during the Covid pandemic.
