CONGO-MOROCCO FOOTBALL. After dominating a large part of the match, Congo let Morocco come back to score at the end of the match (1-1)! Thanks to the away goal rule, the Atlas Lions take an option for the 2022 World Cup.
18:19 – Summary of the meeting: everything remains to be done
Author of a great performance in their Martyrs stadium in Kinshasa, Congo quickly opened the scoring through Wissa (12th minute). The restless striker was the best player on the pitch this afternoon and could have scored another goal outside the locker room.
After missing a penalty, Morocco waited until the last quarter of an hour to equalize, on their only action of the match. Substitute at kick-off, Tarik Tissoudali left the Leopards goalkeeper no chance (76th minute).
In view of the turn of events, Bakambu’s teammates may regret not having been able to score the second goal.
Return match : February 29, at 9:30 p.m.
6:15 pm – Morocco: Mmaee’s penalty, the only regret of the evening?
In difficulty since the start of the match, Morocco had an unexpected opportunity to come back to the score, thanks to a penalty conceded by Bakambu. Unfortunately for the Atlas Lions, Mmaee sent his shot into the skies of Kinshasa.
18:12 – When will the return match take place?
After a first round full of rebounds, Congo and Morocco will meet this Tuesday, March 29 at 8:30 p.m. at the Mohamed V stadium in Casablanca.
18:07 – Boufal boycotted?
While Morocco was looking for a second wind at the end of the match, the Morocco coach did not call on Sofiane Boufal. Finally, striker Tissoudali, who came into play, agreed with Vahid Halilhodzic.
In stoppage time, the Angers player replaced Amallah, insufficient to weigh in this play-off match.
18:05 – Morocco’s equalization on video
Substitute at kick-off, striker Tissoudali allows Morocco to believe again in this end of the match against Congo.
18:03 – The opening of the score of Congo in video
Shortly before the first quarter of an hour, Congo surprised Morocco thanks to this fine strike from Wissa and gave the Leopards a one-goal lead.
17:59 – End of the game!
Morocco carried out a hold-up at the end of the match! Nonexistent during the meeting, the Atlas Lions took advantage of a counter-attack to snatch the draw.
17:50 – Exit from Bakambu
Author of a frustrating performance, the Congo striker resumed his place on the bench for the end of the match. The Liège player Bokadi will end the game on the pitch.
17:48 – Red card for Congo
Late during intervention on Hakimi, the left side of Congo collects his second yellow card, synonymous with expulsion.
17:47 – Changes for Morocco
In this end of the meeting between Congo and Morocco, the coach of the Atlas Lions decides to densify his midfield with the entries of Alakouch and Fajr.
17:46 – Another opportunity for Bakambu
In the penalty area, the Leopards striker fails to bring his ball and concedes a 6 meters. There are less than 10 minutes to play in this meeting between Congo and Morocco.
17:39 – Equalizer for Morocco!
Coming into play in place of El Nesyri, Tarek Tissoudali leaves the Congolese goalkeeper no chance thanks to a nice volley! The game is restarted!
17:36 – Ovation for Wissa
The only scorer of the game made his exit, hailed by the Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa. The young Bongonda makes his appearance.
17:31 – Leaving El Nesyri
Missed out on his meeting, the Morocco striker gave up his place, just like Mmaee.
17:30 – Mbokani gives way
The veteran striker returns to the bench after a fine performance. He is replaced by Malango while Bolasie has entered in place of Akolo.
17:28 – Mbokani’s failure on video
Found at the far post, the star striker of the Leopards misses the opportunity to break against Morocco.
17:26 – Still no change for Morocco
Even if there is better, the Atlas Lions fail to come back to score at the start of the second period. Substitute, Sofiane Boufal could well be the X factor of this end of the match.
17:23 – Mbokani misses in front of goal!
This second period is totally crazy! On receiving a fine cross, Dieumerci Mbokani fails to straighten Bakambu’s fine pass. Morocco can breathe.
17:19 – Mmaee’s missed penalty on video
Due to a handling error by Bakambu, Morocco obtains a penalty. Unfortunately for the Atlas Lions, Mmaee misses his attempt.
17:17 – Missed penalty for Mmaee
What disappointment for Morocco! He completely misses his strike, which flies into the Kinshasa sky.
17:15 – Big chance for Mmaee
Upon receipt of a corner, the defender places a fine header but the Congo goalkeeper deflects for a corner.
17:10 – Wissa misses the double
Well launched in depth, Yoane Wissa wraps his shot at the entrance to the penalty area but it just misses!
17:09 – Start of the second period!
After 15 minutes of break, the second half starts with Congolese who come looking high for the Moroccans.