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Spain are set for another final after beating the Atlas Lions of Morocco 2-1 in the semifinals of the Paris 2024 Olympics.
The Atlas Lions' incredible 2024 Olympic adventure came to an end after Spain U23 defeated Morocco U23 2-1 in an exciting semi-final match at the Orange Velodrome.
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Paris 2024: Messi reacts as VAR denies Argentina a draw against Morocco
Messi is now involved in the VAR drama that denied Argentina a draw against Morocco at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Morocco dominated their opponent's game from the first whistle, showcasing both attacking flair and tactical discipline.
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16:40 - 24.07.2024
Paris 2024: Morocco 2-1 Argentina: Fans lament 15 minutes of extra-time equalizer in Olympic opener
Morocco fans believe 15 minutes of extra-time show that their 2-2 draw with Argentina in the Olympic opener was rigged but later turned to a 2-1 win for the African side.
Spain beat Morocco
The first goal of Morocco was skillfully scored by Soufiane Rahimi in the 36th minute, making it a memorable event for him.
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Rahimi, who has been playing brilliantly the entire competition, now increases his amazing goal total by one.
In the 66th minute, Fermin Lopez of Spain tied the score with a perfectly placed shot, bringing them level with Morocco.
With a second goal by Juanlu Sanchez and assistance from Lopez in the 85th minute, Spain took the lead and made Morocco's task much more challenging.
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Morocco tried their hardest to take back the initiative, but Spain persisted in applying pressure and taking advantage of defensive weaknesses.
Although the team made commendable tactical modifications and attempted to penetrate Spain's defense, they still had a difficult task ahead of them against a well-prepared Spanish team.
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Due to his suspension, midfielder Bilal El Khanouss was missing, and Morocco found it difficult to manage the midfield and generate clear-cut opportunities.
With the victory, Spain advances to the championship game as a result of their well-executed strategy, which saw them negate Morocco's threats and seize their opportunities.
After losing, Morocco will play the other semifinalist, either Egypt or France, in the third-place play-off, which will decide who wins the bronze medal.
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