In an exciting Olympic Men's Soccer match, Paraguay U23 emerged victorious over Israel U23 with a scoreline of 4-2 at Parc des Princes in Paris. The game, held on July 27, 2024, was filled with thrilling moments and controversy.

Paraguay started the game strongly, taking the lead in the 25th minute with a stunning long-distance strike from Marcelo Fernández, assisted by Ronaldo de Jesús. However, Israel quickly responded in the 53rd minute, as Omri Gandelman scored a header from a corner, assisted by Stav Lemkin.

The match took another turn in the 69th minute when Julio Enciso restored Paraguay's lead with a powerful shot from outside the box, assisted by Diego Gómez. Israel had a chance to equalize when they were awarded a penalty in the 80th minute, but Oscar Gloukh's shot was saved by the Paraguay goalkeeper.

Nevertheless, Gloukh redeemed himself shortly after, scoring from close range in the 80th minute, leveling the score at 2-2. The game intensified with both teams pushing for a winning goal. In the 90th+3 minute, Fabián Balbuena headed in a corner to give Paraguay a 3-2 advantage. Marcelo Fernández sealed the victory for Paraguay with his second goal of the game in the 90th+6 minute.

The match was not without controversy, as social media posts highlighted tensions between the two teams and political undertones. Some posts referenced the Israeli team being booed during the opening ceremony and expressed dissatisfaction with Paraguay's alleged anti-Semitic behavior. Others celebrated Paraguay's victory and criticized Israel.

Looking ahead, Israel U23 will face Japan U23 in their next Olympic Men's Soccer match on July 30, 2024, while Paraguay U23 will take on Mali U23 on the same day.