Argentina’s First Victory In Paris Olympic Football Argentina won its first victory in men’s football under Paris Olympics-2024. Argentina defeated Iraq 3-1 in Group B in Lyon on Saturday night.
In the first match, Argentina lost 2-1 to Morocco. Argentina had to win against Iraq to have a chance of reaching the knockout stage.
For Argentina, Thiago Almada took the lead in the 14th minute. Iraq’s Amen Hussain scored in the injury time of the first half to tie the game 1-1.
Then Argentina added two more goals in the second half. After Ludiano Gondou scored in the 62nd minute and Ezequiel Fernandez scored in the 85th minute, Argentina won easily.
After winning 3 points from 2 games, Argentina has climbed to the top of Group B. In the next match of this group, after Ukraine defeated Morocco 2-1, all four teams had the same 3 points. However, Argentina is ahead in goal difference.
