Argentina FC are looking to bounce back from their opener loss, when they meet with Iraq FC, for their second group stage match. Heading into this match, these two squads had different openers, which may affect this match. Argentina had a controversial loss against Morocco during their opener, giving them zero point. Now, Argentina are aiming to bounce back from that loss, for a chance in the next round of the Olympics. Meanwhile, Iraq are doing well, as they won their opener, following their 2-1 win against Ukraine. A win here is important for Iraq, as it will give them a spot in the next round of the contest. The meeting between these two teams is on July 27, 2024, at 9:00 PM (GMT+8).
Argentina FC
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Argentina’s match with Morocco at the Olympics led to a suspension for over an hour. During that match, Giuliano Simeone’s equaliser being chalked off. This means Argentina, one of the favorites to win the gold medal, could now exit the competition if they are beaten by Iraq. Argentina’s history at the Games shows they claimed gold medals in Athens and Beijing. However, they failed to qualify for London 2012 and have suffered consecutive early exits in Brazil and Tokyo. Argentina U23 will be looking to bounce back after a 1-2 defeat to Morocco U23 in their last Olympics match. Argentina U23 has struggled recently, failing to keep a clean sheet in five of their last six games and conceding seven goals.
Simeone is aiming for a start after a strong performance off the bench in Morocco’s defeat, while Mascherano hopes Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez will clear the rumors surrounding his future.
Iraq FC
Iraq aims to secure a win that confirms their exit from the Games, potentially securing a place in the last eight. They can secure maximum points on Saturday, which could lead to qualification. Iraq’s motivation should inspire them to make a strong showing this weekend, knowing they could make it out of the group for the first time since 2004. In 2016, they lost three group-stage games despite going undefeated. Iraq U23 enters this match after a 2-1 victory over Ukraine U23 in their previous Olympics fixture. Iraq U23’s goals from Aymen Hussein and Ali Jassim will help them secure a spot in the last-eight match.
Argentina’s defence will be bolstered by Hussein, who excelled in the win over Ukraine, while Shenaishil will rely on Karrar Mohammed and Ibrahim Bayesh for another top midfield performance.
Prediction:
Argentina FC
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