Mao Jianqing: Never Seen a Score Changed After the Game – Argentina’s Injustice and Their Strength Still Outweighs Morocco’s

In the first round of the Olympic men’s football tournament, Argentina U23’s equalizing goal in stoppage time was annulled three hours later, leading to their 1-2 defeat against Morocco U23. Following the match, former national team player Mao Jianqing shared a video on his personal social media expressing his views on the game.

Mao Jianqing stated, “Argentina is still strong. If they play seriously, they should advance from the group stage. If Álvarez’ goal had counted, it would have been 3-2. That goal was the difference between 3-1 and 3-2. (Argentina) had plenty of chances; I think they are still stronger than Morocco. South Americans are experienced, but they can also be lax, not as disciplined as Europeans.

Argentina definitely played better, I’m just speaking from a standpoint of strength. Why would anyone say Argentina isn’t stronger? Morocco mainly relied on counterattacks without creating many opportunities. Argentina, whenever they attacked, would keep the ball around your box, shoot, and create chances.

Something like this has never happened before. The game ended with a 2-2 score, and then two hours later, both teams returned to play for three more minutes? Who were they playing for? I was shocked—can you change the score after the game? Can you nullify goals? This is outrageous. It’s not just an injustice, it’s a joke. Such things don’t happen and are not allowed, even FIFA wouldn’t permit it.

You’re the Olympics, can you just change the outcome of a match? Whether as a player or a coach, or simply watching games, I’ve never seen anything like this. When a game ends, it’s over. How could they come back three hours later and reverse previous decisions? There’s no such thing. You’re talking nonsense, hahaha.”