The Argentinean Football Association (AFA) is firmly in denial over the controversial result. According to the latest disclosure by the Argentine media, the organization has submitted an official protest document to FIFA, pointing out that the Moroccan fans' malicious invasion and throwing objects caused the interruption of the match, and that the Argentine team was actually an innocent victim. Based on this, the Argentinean Football Association (AFA) is arguing that the match should not be resumed, and that the goals should not be canceled. They are counting on FIFA to make a fair reassessment and change the winner of the match from Morocco to Argentina.
This type of controversial penalty is not the first of its kind in soccer history. Looking back at the 2015 Copa Libertadores, a serious riot caused by Boca Juniors fans forced the game to come to an early end. Instead of arranging a replay, FIFA ruled that Boca Juniors had lost, which led to the Argentine soccer giant's championship dreams being shattered.
However, the situation this time is very different from the previous case. Analyzed from the perspective of management authority, the direct manager of the Olympic men's soccer tournament is the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The Argentinean Football Federation's appeal to FIFA is like challenging a modern-day official with an ancient sword, and the result is unlikely to be reversed. The only way for Argentina to advance is to go all out in the next two matches and try to win!
