MOROCCO – SOUTH AFRICA FOOTBALL. Surprised by Foster (8th, 0-1) and South Africa, Morocco snatched an important victory, as part of the first day of the CAN 2023 qualifiers, thanks to En Nesyri (51st, 1-1) and El Kaabi (87th, 2-1). A relief for Vahid Halilhodzic, much criticized after the slap received against the United States (3-0).
23:35 – End of live between Morocco and South Africa
Thank you for following us and see you soon for Morocco’s next rounds, in these CAN 2023 qualifiers. It will be June 13, at 9:00 p.m., against Liberia.
23:30 – Morocco is on track to join CAN 2023
With this victory, as part of the first day of the CAN 2023 qualifiers, scheduled in Côte d’Ivoire, the Atlas Lions take the lead in Group K to the detriment of Liberia and South Africa, which remain pointless. As a reminder, Zimbabwe was excluded from this group and these qualifications because the nation was suspended by Fifa.
23:15 – Morocco was not effective
Dominating against a weak team from South Africa, the Atlas Lions were very clumsy in front of goal. They fired 29 times, for just 10 attempts on target. Admittedly, Williams, the Bafana Bafana goalkeeper, was in a state of grace but Tissoudali and En Nesyri, despite his goal, were disappointing. It will be necessary to correct the shooting for the future.
23:08 – Vahid Halilhodzic performed perfect coaching
Despite the pressure, the Morocco coach was inspired in this encounter. On returning from the locker room, we felt that his team had regained strength after a delicate first period, where they dominated and chased after the score. After the equalizer of En Nesyri, he was able to breathe new life into his team with the entries of El Kaabi and Harit. The two players were decisive on the winning goal: the ex-Marseillais was on the pass, the Hatayspor striker found himself at the finish.
23:03 – Morocco win against South Africa
Led in the score, the Atlas Lions were able to reverse the trend thanks to the entries of El Kaabi and Harit to snatch their first three points, in these CAN 2023 qualifiers.
23:02 – Morocco monopolizes the ball
The seconds follow one another, the Atlas Lions secure themselves with the ball in their feet.
23:02 – We are in added time
Morocco is one step away from a first victory in these CAN 2023 qualifiers.
23:01 – En Nesyri gives way
Scorer in this meeting, the Morocco striker comes out. Fajr takes his place.
23:00 – South Africa change two players
The Bafana Bafana are trying their best. Makgopa and Hlongwane take the place of Sithole and Tau.
22:57 – BUUUUUUUT FOR MOROCCO
At the best of times, the Atlas Lions manage to take the lead. On a cross from Harit, El Kaabi beats Williams with a superb flat foot volley. The scenario is cruel for South Africa.
22:56 – Ounahi collapses in the box
M.Semli judges that there is no penalty. On the live, his choice seems to be the right one. There are five minutes left between Morocco and South Africa.
22:55 – Williams shows his authority
On a corner of Harit, the doorman of South Africa comes to pick the ball on the head of the Moroccans.
22:54 – Sithole remains on the ground
The South African player complains about the thigh. Its partners are demanding change.