The players embraced in euphoria and the stands erupted at the final whistle. Morocco make history again. At least 36 years later. With their 1-2 victory over Canada, the African team reached the round of 16 of a World Cup for the second time, this time as first in the group thanks to a goalless draw between Croatia and Belgium.
The past time is at Mexico’86 World Cup, when he achieved victory after defeating a group that included none other than England, Portugal and Poland. He then twisted his knee in that round against Germany, who he could meet again depending on how the group the Germans are in is resolved.
A pending issue and thorn in the side that will have a chance to be removed should the two teams cross paths. Depending on tonight’s results, Morocco could get revenge against the Germans, provided they finish second in Group E.
However, today there are no calculators or cabals, only celebration in a big way. This is how the match was experienced at the magnificent Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, with a clear Moroccan majority. The fans wanted an act and they got it. And he celebrated it with flags, songs and an explosion of happiness typical of the magical afternoons soccer plays at a World Cup.
H’s goalsAkim Ziyechafter an error by the Canadian goalkeeper, and Youssef En-Nesyri they allowed the Moroccans to be great, as leaders.
For its part, Canada achieved number one hundred in the 2022 Qatar World Cup with an own goal by Nayef Aguerd, a defender for English West Ham. A round number to sentence a pass in style.
Source: La Verdad
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