Qatar2022WC: Ziyech, En-Nesyri on target as Morocco seal to R16 spot

Morocco are through to the 16 rounds of the World Cup, for the second time in their history after an early pair of goals from Hakim Ziyech and Youssef En-Nesyri at the 3rd and 22nd minutes . Against Canada on Thursday,1st December 2022, at the Al Thumama Stadium.

The Canadian managed to grab their lone puller, at the 39th minutes through the brilliance of Aguerd.

Down by 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.

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.

Dominated 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.Canada never evened the score, losing 2-1.

Game statistics

Canada Morocco

5 Shots 6
0 Shots on target 2
59% Possession 41%
523 Passes 372
86% Pass accuracy 79%
14 Fouls 14
4 Yellow cards 0
0 Red cards 0
4 Offsides 4
6 Corners 2

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