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Argentina files FIFA complaint following pitch invasion during Olympic opener vs. Morocco

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The Argentina Football Association (AFA) have filed a formal complaint with FIFA's Disciplinary Committee after fans invaded the pitch and objects were thrown at players during Argentina's 2-1 loss to Morocco in the Olympic men's soccer opening match.

After Cristian Medina scored what was believed to be the game-tying goal in the 16th minute of stoppage time for Argentina, fans ran on to the pitch and items such as bottles and firecrackers were thrown at players during the celebrations. That led to the referee suspending the match, leading to a nearly two-hour delay.