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Morocco beat Argentina in round 1 and they seek to maintain their unbeaten run at the Paris Olympic Games.
As Christians continue to internalize the last supper recreation at the Olympic opening ceremony, the spotlight shifts to a crucial Group B encounter between Ukraine and Morocco.
Both teams come into this match with contrasting fortunes and a shared urgency to secure a positive result. Ukraine's Olympic debut was marred by a surprising 2-1 defeat to Iraq, despite initially taking the lead.
This early setback has put pressure on the Ukrainian squad to turn their fortunes around. With the prospect of an early exit looming, manager Ruslan Rotan faces the daunting task of steering his team back on track.
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Rotan, who boasts a distinguished playing career with 100 caps for Ukraine, has shown his managerial acumen by guiding Ukraine to the semi-finals of last year's UEFA European Under-21 Championship and clinching the Maurice Revello tournament earlier this summer.
Ukrainian fans will be hoping that the loss to Iraq was merely a minor stumble and that Rotan's tactical expertise can reignite the form that saw his side remain unbeaten in eight consecutive matches prior to the defeat.
Morocco, on the other hand, experienced a dramatic opening match against Argentina.
The game, which ended 2-1 in favor of Morocco, was marked by intense moments and off-field chaos. Morocco took a commanding two-goal lead, only for Argentina to pull one back in the 68th minute.
The match reached its peak in injury time when Argentina appeared to have equalized, but Moroccan fans' unruly behavior led to a suspension of the game.
The match was eventually completed behind closed doors, with VAR ruling out Argentina's goal for offside, securing the win for Morocco.
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With a win under their belt, Morocco finds itself in a favorable position to advance from the group stages for the first time since Munich 1972, provided they can capitalize on their strong start.
For Ukraine, all eyes will be on Dmytro Kryskiv. The Shakhtar Donetsk forward has been in scintillating form, netting six of his last eight goals before halftime.
On the Moroccan side, Soufiane Rahimi, who scored twice against Argentina, will be a key player to watch. Rahimi has demonstrated a knack for coming alive in the second half, with four of his last six goals coming after the break.
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With both teams having their own motivations and objectives, this encounter promises to be a gripping affair. Ukraine will be keen to regain their form and avoid an early exit, while Morocco will look to build on their dramatic victory and secure their place in the knockout stages.
The clash between these two sides is set to be a defining moment in Group B and could have significant implications for the remainder of the tournament.
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