Rabat-Morockos National Football Team triumphed after a strong comeback during the extension with 2-1 against Niger and secured three important points in their qualification campaign of the World Cup.
The match began with the fact that Morocco showed a strong intention to attack and pushed forward in search of an early goal. In addition, the Atlas Lions dominated the ball possession of the ball with almost 70%.
However, the team was unable to break through the Niger defense and found the back of the network that ended in a deadlock in the first half of the game.
For two minutes in the second half, Niger’s Youssouf Oummarou broke the tie and took his team to the top. Shortly afterwards, Morocco managed to compensate for in the 59th minute of the game thanks to a target of Ismael Sabari.
Despite several attempts in the second half, Morocco could not find a winning goal. Just when the Atlas Lions had to wait for their next games to confirm their place at the World Cup, Bilal El Khannouss delivered a surprise during the additional time.
In a minute after the additional time, the 20-year-old midfielder scored the decisive goal that secured the victory for Morocco.
After today’s game, Morocco will block Hörner with Tanzania as part of the game Day 6 of the African qualification features.
Today’s game strengthened Morocco’s position in its further Qualification groupAlthough the result can be seen as an easy disappointment, how many expected the team to win the game comfortably. The team joined the game as a favorite to win the game. Predicts expected a simple 5-0 or 6-0 victory for Morocco.
Nevertheless, the Atlas Lions stay at the top of Group E. TanzaniaSambia and Congo.
