Argentina failed to win in their opening match while Spain put themselves in a good position
Argentina’s football team faces a critical match against Iraq after a controversial defeat to Morocco in their opening game.
The South Americans were poised to equalize in stoppage time, but Cristian Medina’s goal was ruled out for offside following a pitch invasion that delayed the match for nearly two hours.
With their hopes of advancing in the balance, Argentina’s coach, Javier Mascherano, needs his team to quickly recover.
Iraq started their campaign positively with a 2-1 win over Ukraine, coming from behind to secure a valuable victory.
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This win is a significant boost for Iraq, who haven’t advanced past the group stage since 2004. Radhi Shenaishil’s team will be looking to build on this momentum against Argentina.
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Giuliano Simeone, who scored Argentina’s only goal in the opener, will be crucial for their attack. Ali Jasim, with seven goals in his last eight matches, could be a key player for Iraq.
Spain vs. Dominican Republic
Spain, one of the tournament favorites, began their Olympic campaign with a 2-1 win over Uzbekistan.
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Despite missing a penalty, Spain’s victory puts them in a strong position. Their next game against the Dominican Republic is crucial as they aim to secure their spot in the quarter-finals.
The Dominican Republic, making their Olympic debut, drew 0-0 with Egypt in their first match. They face a tough challenge against Spain, who are heavy favorites.
Sergio Gómez, who scored against Uzbekistan, has been in great form and could be pivotal.
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For Dominican Republic, Peter González, who had a goal disallowed in their opener, will be eager to make an impact.
With high stakes and plenty to play for, these matches promise exciting football action.