Day 1 - July 24, 2024
Well, the Olympics are officially here. Yes, I know that the Opening Ceremonies are not until tomorrow, but rugby and soccer started today. I am going to attempt to do a daily recap of the events, but with work and personal life it may not always happen, but I am going to start!!!
But, as much as this pains me, we have to start with two scandals that have occurred already. One, which I consider minor, involves the Canadian women's soccer team have a member of the delegation flying a drone over New Zealand's practice to spy. Sounds like good olde American college football - looking at you Michigan and Conner Stallions.
The second is much more serious and impactul. Six-time Olympic medalist from Great Britain, Charlotte Dujardin will not be participating in dressage (equestrian) these Olympics after a video surfaced showing her abusing horses. I hav enot seen the video, nor will I, but it must have been bad for her to withdraw.
In the men's 7s in rugby, Fiji had two impressive performances scoring 40 points in both of their matches, against Uruguay and the United. In addition to the loss to Fiji, the United States tied France, meaning they have some work to do today in order to qualify for the knockout stages.
The United States also competed against France in men's soccer, falling to Les Bleus 3-0, behind three second-half goals for the French.
In soccer the most dominating performance was put together by Japan, which defeated Paragruay 5-0, behind braces from Fujio Shoto and Shunsuke Mito.
But, the game of the day was the soccer match between Argentina and Morocco. Morocco strikes first just before halftime on a goal by Soufiane Rahimi, who quickly doubled the lead on a penalty kick just after the start of the second half. Argentian creeps back into the game on a goal by Giuliano Simeone in the 68th minute, and then seemingly equalizes well into extra time 90' +16. Moroccan fans erupt, throwing items onto the field and some crazies even rushed the field. The officials suspend the game for over an hour to clear the stadium, and when the players re-take the field, VAR announces that Argentina was offsides on the run-up to the goal. NO GOAL!!!! Morocco's 2-1 victory stands.
Athlete of the Day - Soufiane Rahimi, Soccer, Morocco
His two goals were so important in the game of the day.
Olympic Term of the Day: Hooligan, Soccer - Individuals known for the involvement in disruptive activities, such as vandalism, violence, or public disturbances, particularly during soccer matches.
Olympic Events Watched: Soccer
USA Potential Closing Ceremony Flag-Bearer (Alphabetically): Nobody yet, but the best players for the USA soccer yesterday were Paxton Aaronson and Kevin Paredes
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