In the 2024 Paris Olympics semifinal match between Morocco and Spain, the Moroccan national team was awarded a penalty kick after a technical intervention from the Video Assistant Referee System (VAR). The dramatic moment came after Morocco’s Richardson was tackled inside the penalty area by a Spanish player.
The referee, after reviewing the footage via VAR, decided to award a penalty kick in Morocco’s favor. Morocco’s Sofiane Rahimi stepped up to take the kick and scored Morocco’s first goal, giving his team the lead. This moment was the decisive one in the match and sparked great joy among the Moroccan fans.
The Moroccan national team continues to strive for a historic achievement by reaching the final, amidst great support from fans and lovers of Moroccan football.
Source : Fes News Media