France beats US 3-0 and Morocco gets a win against Argentina in a wild start to Olympic soccer

France beats US 3-0 and Morocco gets a win against Argentina in a wild start to Olympic soccer


The United States never came closer than Mihailovic's effort, and France made the most of its fortune — responding with stunning strikes from Lacazette in the 61st minute and Olise in the 68th. Rahimi had put Morocco ahead in first-half stoppage time, then converted on a penalty kick in the 49th, which proved to be the decisive goal against an Argentina team that included four members of the squad that won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Rihito Yamamoto made it 3-0 six minutes later and Fujio, who came on for Mito in the in the 73rd, rounded off the win with goals in the 81st and 87th.

Author: JAMES ROBSON


Published at: 2024-07-24 21:40:07

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