By Morocco’s Quest for Quarter-Finals at Paris 2024 Olympics
On Tuesday, Morocco faces a crucial match against Iraq in Nice, kicking off at 5 PM (French time), as they aim to secure their spot in the quarter-finals of the Paris 2024 Olympics. The Moroccan team is currently in the third position in Group B, and various scenarios could see them advance.
Morocco’s Path to Qualification:
Victory Over Iraq: If Morocco wins their match, they will accumulate six points, which would be more than Iraq and more than Argentina and/or Ukraine, depending on the outcome of the other group match.
Draw with Iraq: If the match ends in a draw and the Ukraine-Argentina match does not end in a draw, Morocco will have four points, surpassing the losing team of Ukraine-Argentina and likely having a better goal difference than Iraq.
Draw in Both Matches: If both Morocco-Iraq and Ukraine-Argentina end in draws, but Morocco scores more goals than Ukraine, they will advance. Currently, Ukraine has the upper hand due to head-to-head results, as both teams are tied on the first three tiebreaker criteria. However, if Morocco scores more goals, they will move ahead of Ukraine.
Scenarios Leading to Elimination:
Loss to Iraq: A loss would definitively eliminate Morocco from advancing.
Draw with Iraq and Draw in Ukraine-Argentina: If both matches end in draws, but Morocco does not outscore Ukraine, Morocco will be eliminated.
Group B Standings Before Crucial Matches:
Argentina: 3 points (+1 goal difference, 4 goals scored)
Ukraine: 3 points (0 goal difference, 3 goals scored)
Morocco: 3 points (0 goal difference, 3 goals scored)
Iraq: 3 points (-1 goal difference, 3 goals scored)
As the competition heats up, Moroccan fans will be closely watching, hoping their team can clinch the vital win or favorable draw needed to keep their Olympic dreams alive.
