Argentina's Olympic football team suffered a stunning 2-1 defeat to Morocco in their opening match, but it was the circumstances surrounding the loss that left coach Javier Mascherano fuming.
The match was suspended in the 16th minute of added time with the score tied at 2-2, only to resume over an hour later with a dramatic twist.
Upon resumption, the referee deemed Argentina's equalizing goal offside, securing a 2-1 victory for Morocco. Mascherano was incensed, describing the situation as "the biggest circus I have ever seen in my life."
"This is not football," Mascherano said in a post-match interview. "We were told to restart the game, and then they disallow our goal. It's unbelievable. We deserved better."
The controversy began when the match was halted due to a fan invasion, leading to a lengthy delay. When play resumed, Argentina thought they had secured a draw, only to have their celebrations cut short by the offside call.
Mascherano's sentiments were echoed by Argentina's players, who took to social media to express their frustration. Lionel Messi, who was not involved in the match, also weighed in, describing the situation as "unbelievable" on Instagram.
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