Argentina Triumphs Over Iraq to Revive Olympic Soccer Aspirations

Argentina rebounded in their Olympic men's soccer campaign with a 3-1 victory over Iraq, following an initial 2-1 loss to Morocco. Goals from Thiago Almada, Luciano Gondou, and Ignacio Fernandez secured the win, leaving the team tied with Iraq and Morocco in Group B standings.

Argentina's Olympic men's soccer campaign regained momentum on Saturday with a 3-1 victory over Iraq in Lyon.

Argentina, considered among the pre-tournament favorites, had previously faced a shocking 2-1 defeat against Morocco in a Group B opener that saw a pitch invasion and significant delays. Despite Iraq's initial equalizer by Aymen Hussein during first-half stoppage time, late goals by Luciano Gondou and Ignacio Fernandez ensured Argentina's victory.

Thiago Almada opened the scoring for Argentina with a volley in the 14th minute. Following a header from Hussein, Gondou's header in the 62nd minute and a long-range shot from Fernandez in the 85th sealed the win. Argentina now finds itself level with Iraq and Morocco on three points in Group B, as Morocco was set to face Ukraine later.