The Moroccan futsal team faced a setback on Sunday, falling 2-0 to Argentina in their second and final match of the FIFA tournament in Buenos Aires. The game was overshadowed by contentious refereeing decisions that drew sharp criticism from the Moroccan technical staff. In front of a boisterous crowd of 8,000 Argentine fans and a small contingent of Moroccan supporters, the Atlas Lions showcased impressive skills. They executed well-organized defensive strategies and attempted to surprise their opponents with swift counterattacks. The Moroccans displayed remarkable ball control and managed to pose occasional threats to the Argentine goalkeeper. However, the match was marred by high tension, as a series of controversial refereeing calls went against Hicham Dguig's team. The coach's ongoing protests ultimately led to his dismissal with a red card. Argentina's first goal came during a period of heightened tension among the players, fueled by disputed referee decisions—all five referees were Argentine. Despite exerting constant pressure and creating several clear opportunities, the Atlas Lions were unable to find an equalizer. In the second half, Argentina secured their second goal through a penalty, awarded after Morocco committed their fifth foul. Moroccan coach Hicham Dguig stated that the repeated refereeing errors significantly impacted the match's flow and disrupted his team's rhythm. This defeat followed Morocco's decisive 5-3 victory over Chile earlier in the tournament. Ultimately, Argentina emerged as the champion of this three-team event, with victories over both Chile and Morocco, who finished in second place.
