PARIS: Morocco were caught by a 98th-minute sucker punch against Ukraine in the Olympics football on Saturday.
The Ukrainians grabbed the victory and their first points when Oleh Fedor set up Ihor Krasnopir to score from close range.
Ukraine had gone ahead midway through the first half through Dmytro Kryskiv but appeared in trouble when Volodymyr Saliuk pulled back Soufiane Rahimi in the box on the hour mark.
Saliuk’s yellow card was upgraded to red on review, and Rahimi converted the penalty, his third goal of the tournament making it 1-1.
Morocco were then pushing for the winner with the extra man when Ukraine snatched the points.
The defeat came after a chaotic victory over Argentina in the opening game on Wednesday.
European champions Spain’s passage to the last eight was secured after Egypt beat Uzbekistan 1-0 in Nantes, also on Saturday.
Egypt are well-placed to advance with them after Ahmed Koka scored the only goal on 11 minutes.
The Pharaohs added to their point they earned in the week after a goalless draw with Dominican Republic.
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Publish date : 2024-07-27 18:25:49
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