PARIS — The men’s football matches at the 2024 Paris Olympics were off to a flying start with Spain winning 2-1 against Uzbekistan in a nervy encounter and Argentina climbing back from a two-goal deficit to draw the game against Morocco. European Champions Spain drew first blood as they scored the first goal of the tournament thanks to a well-worked free-kick routine which saw Sergio Gomez head the ball to the back post which was then turned in by defender Marc Pubill to give the lead to La Roja. Following Spain’s goal, Uzbekistan kicked into a different gear with repeated attacks at the Spanish goal. A dangerous foul by goal scorer Pubill in the 36th minute saw him receive a yellow card at the edge of the box which was comfortably saved by PSG goalkeeper Arnau Tenas. A foul by Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi in the dying minutes of the first half saw Uzbekistan being rewarded with a penalty which was slotted in by Eldor Shomurodov to tie the game. Uzbekistan continued their fearless style of play into the second half but Spain won a penalty in the 58th minute through a foul by Fayzullaev which former Manchester City man...