Morocco qualifies for the round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup and will return to the knockout phase of a World Cup 36 years after their elders after a success against Canada (2-1). They also take first place in group F.
18:00 – Morocco wins a qualification and 1st place
If a qualification in the round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup was not enough for Moroccans after this Canada – Morocco, the Atlas Lions secured first place in group F ahead of Croatia who were held in check against the Belgium (0-0). They will therefore be opposed to the second of Group E where everything is still possible between Japan, Spain, Germany and Costa Rica.
17:54 – Raphael Claus whistles the end of the match at Al-Thumama Stadium (1-2)
It’s the perfect shot for Morocco, who won (1-2) at the end of this match. However, it was Canada who posted the best ball possession rate (58% against 42%) but their efforts were not rewarded. The Moroccans even proved to be more dangerous in front of goal by framing more shots (2 against 1).
17:50 – Four more minutes
Four more minutes will be played in this Canada – Morocco.
17:47 – Fear for Bounou
Yassine Bounou almost made a huge mistake. Davies came to put pressure on the Moroccan goalkeeper who took the ball from his chest into his area to grab the leather.
17:46 – Hakimi is replaced
Achraf Hakimi gives up his place in this Canada – Morocco and is replaced by Jabrane.
17:44 – Vitoria is warned
The Canadian defender receives a yellow card in this Canada – Morocco after an elbow in the face of Hamdallah.
17:42 – Johnston deflection passes overhead
Davies takes charge of a corner which he shoots at the near post towards Johnston. The Canadian side deviates from the head but it lands above Bounou’s cages. The Moroccans still hold this success and the first place in group F.
17:40 – Hamdallah forgets Aboukhlal
On an ultra-fast counter by the Moroccans, Hamdallah forgets the Toulousain Aboukhlal who was alone behind him. Always so much suspense in this Canada – Morocco.
17:37 – Change on both sides
The two coaches are making changes in this Canada – Morocco. Al Yamiq and Hamdallah return and replace Ounahi and Ziyech on the Moroccan side while Hoilett gave way to David Wotherspoon.
17:35 – Moroccans can’t do it anymore
The Atlas Lions no longer manage to combine in this second period of Canada – Morocco. They make the balloons faster and faster and therefore suffer even more.
17:31 – The bar for Hutchinson
The Canadian veteran is very close to giving the equalizer to his team but his header hits the bar and rebounds on the line of Bounou. What a huge opportunity for the Canucks.
17:30 – Buchanan’s Little Bridge
The Canada winger is having a big second period and has just made a small bridge on Amrabat who is forced to commit a foul.
17:28 – Moroccans catch their breath
After an offside position, Yassine Bounou takes all his time to revive his team which needs to breathe in this Canada – Morocco.
17:24 – Change
Walid Regragui in turn makes changes in this Canada – Morocco. Amallah and Aboukhlal come into play instead of Boufal and Sabiri.
17:22 – 30 minutes under high tension
These last 30 minutes of Canada – Morocco will be very tense for the Moroccans who are still in the lead but who suffer in this second act.
17:19 – Triple change
John Herdman makes three changes in this Canada – Morocco with the exits of Kaye, Larin and Adekugbe who are replaced by Hutchinson, David and Koné.
17:18 – Davies throws himself
Junior Hoilett is served in his lane and center. Alphonso Davies throws himself and takes the ball by tackling but misses the target. Moroccans are struggling in this Canada-Morocco.
17:16 – Larin too short
On a good free kick fired by the Canadian winger, Kyle Larin is too short to regain the ball and deceive Yassine Bounou in this Canada – Morocco.
17:14 – Moroccans more in difficulty
Since the resumption of this Canada – Morocco, the men of Regragui are in more difficulty than during the first period and it is the Canucks who push to return to height.
17:11 – Moroccan supporters whistle
While the Canucks no longer have the ball in this second period of Canada – Morocco, the Lions supporters whistle copiously for Canadian possession.
17:09 – Amrabat is coming back well
On a quick counter from the Canadians, Sofyan Amrabat is forced to make the effort and tackles well in the feet of Adekugbe who delivers a good Canada – Morocco.
17:07 – Ziyech’s center gives nothing
Hakim Ziyech tries to apply himself to find Mazraoui at the far post but the ball ends up in the gloves of Milan Borjan.
17:05 – Start of the 2nd half
The kick-off of the 2nd half has just been given by Raphael Claus, at Al-Thumama Stadium. The score is 1-2.
16:55 – The gag goal that revives the Canadians
Discover Nayef Aguerd’s own goal in this Canada – Morocco which completely revives the Canucks.