Morocco are through to the round of 16 of the World Cup, for the second time in their history after an early pair of goals from Hakim Ziyech and Youssef En-Nesyri. Against Canada on Thursday,1st December 2022, at the Al Thumama Stadium.
After the Canadian managed to stone a pullet at the 39th minutes, through the brilliance of Aguerd.
Down 2-0 at the 40th minutes, Canada got on the board when Morocco defender Nayef Aguerd, deflected a shot attempt from Sam Adekugbe off goalkeeper Yassine Bounou and into the net (2-1).
48th minutes afterwards, Morocco appeared to have its third goal of the game when En-Nesyri punched in a score, but it was quickly ruled offside. Just like that, Morocco kept its 2-1 lead at halftime.
Trailing by one goal, Canada had a couple of scoring opportunities, the first coming on a header from Atiba Hutchinson that went off the crossbar. Hutchinson’s shot bounced back up to Alistair Johnston, whose header went above the net.
By Brian Mboh