Horrible scenes as France and Argentina football quarterfinals ends in a heavy altercation as hosts go through
France defeated Argentina as the hosts progressed into the semifinals of the 2024 Summer Games. This victory meant a lot to the French players, and the fans as the team avenged their defeat from the 2022 FIFA World Cup Finals.
The hosts won by a slender margin of 1-0. After almost 12 minutes of added time, there was a heavy altercation between the two teams. Several players from both teams got involved, as their altercation seemed to have continued going into the tunnel.
This meant that France were unable to celebrate their victory with the fans, as they seemed to have rushed into the tunnel. However, they came back to the field just a couple of minutes to celebrate this moment with their fans. This is a massive win for the hosts, as they are now just two wins away from a gold medal.
France progress into the semifinals after nervy win
Jean-Philippe Mateta’s header from a corner was the only goal scored in the match. The Crystal Palace striker rose the occasion to give hosts the lead, which they held until the final whistle. They now face Egypt in the semifinals, who defeated Paraguay in the quarterfinals.
The huge fight which broke out between the French and Argentinian players will surely be investigated. Enzo Millot has been shown a red card due to his involvement in the entire scenario.
The second semifinal will feature Spain and Morocco. The latter defeated Spain in the last 16 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and as such, a revenge could be on the cards. France are still the favorites in the tournament, given that they have a tremendous support, and are playing in front of their home fans.
