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Diaz and El Kaabi Fire Morocco to Victory Over Comoros
23 Dec
Summary
- Morocco secured a 2-0 win against Comoros with goals from Diaz and El Kaabi.
- Soufiane Rahimi missed a penalty for Morocco in the first half.
- Morocco will face Mali next, while Comoros plays Zambia.
Morocco secured a commanding 2-0 victory against Comoros in a match marked by resilience and decisive second-half action. Despite dominating possession in the first 45 minutes, Morocco struggled to convert their territorial advantage into clear-cut chances, notably missing a penalty in the tenth minute. Comoros displayed a disciplined defense, frustrating the Atlas Lions' attempts to break through the deadlock, which remained at 0-0 at halftime.
The breakthrough came in the 55th minute when Brahim Diaz capitalized on a cross to score, finally breaking Comoros' resistance. This goal injected urgency, but Comoros responded with ambition rather than conceding further pressure. However, their attempts to play out from the back led to a defensive unraveling in the 74th minute.
Ayoub El Kaabi seized upon this opportunity with a spectacular overhead kick, doubling Morocco's lead and effectively sealing the match. The 2-0 scoreline reflected Morocco's control, while acknowledging Comoros' spirited effort. Morocco is set to face Mali next, with Comoros preparing to play Zambia.
