Paris 2024: Outrage as Argentina scores in 16th minute of added time to steal draw against Morocco

Argentina scored a dramatic late equalizer against Morocco in the 106th minute

Argentina's opening game in the Paris Olympics against Morocco ended in dramatic fashion as La Albiceleste equalized deep into additional time, sparking outrage on social media.

Javier Mascherano's side came from two goals down to level the score, with their second goal coming in the 106th minute.

The referee added 15 minutes of stoppage time after the 90 minutes of regulation time, a decision that has raised questions.

The reason to play of 15 minutes of stoppage time is unclear, but the officials' decision led to Argentina scoring deep into the added time, causing controversy on social media.

Here are some reactions from fans on social media after the game:

- @rikodonself20: "Even without Messi, they still favor Argentina. This is robbery at the highest level!"

- @fess_born: "15 minutes of additional time is crazy!"

- @spark_x_real: "Pure robbery!"

- @TINOFCB_: "I was wondering what made them add extra time of 15 minutes, same as Spain match too, 8 minutes was added. Is 90 minutes not enough in the Olympics this year or what?"

- @NANCY0V: "This is so embarrassing."

- @QUEENOFDBLUES1: "But why 15 minutes of added time? Did anybody collapse on the pitch?"

- @cris_ous: "Pure robbery!"