France U23 edges out Argentina U23 in a tightly contested Olympic Men's Soccer match. The game ended with a scoreline of 1-0 in favor of France. Let's dive into the key moments and highlights:

The match started explosively, with Jean-Philippe Mateta scoring a goal for France in just the 5th minute. Mateta found the back of the net with a header from the center of the box, assisted by Michael Olise's well-placed cross following a corner. This early goal set the tone for the game.

Both teams showed aggression on the field, resulting in several yellow cards being distributed. Marco Di Cesare of Argentina was unfortunate to receive a yellow card in the 21st minute for a bad foul. Jean-Philippe Mateta, the goal scorer for France, also received a yellow card in the 33rd minute for a foul. Manu Kone of France joined them in the book with a yellow card in the 41st minute.

The teams made substitutions to shake things up. Argentina brought on Julio Soler to replace Marco Di Cesare in the 45th minute. France made a change as well, with Bradley Locko replacing Adrien Truffert due to an injury in the 63rd minute. The substitutions provided fresh legs and different dynamics to the game.

The second half continued with heated moments, as more yellow cards were shown. Cristian Medina of Argentina received a yellow card in the 53rd minute, followed by Lucas Beltran and Joaquin Garcia also receiving yellow cards in the 55th and 83rd minutes, respectively. Maghnes Akliouche of France also entered the referee's book with a yellow card in the 89th minute.

In the end, France managed to hold onto their slim lead and secure the victory against Argentina. The French team showcased strong movements in the final third, but their midfield had some tactical issues, leading to the loss of possession at times. Argentina, on the other hand, displayed silky skills and played attractive football throughout the game. However, their missed opportunities cost them dearly.

The result marks a disappointing end to Argentina's Olympic journey, while France can celebrate their hard-fought victory. The match thread and social media posts highlight the intensity and opinions surrounding the game.