FIFA World Cup Morocco vs Portugal Highlights: Morocco make history as the first African team to reach the semi-finals
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Although Morocco has already eliminated one European powerhouse from this tournament, bookmakers do not think that lightning will strike twice when they meet Portugal on Saturday.
With Betfred, Portugal, who thrashed Switzerland in the round of 16, is just 4/6 (90 minutes only) to make it to its first World Cup semi-final since 1966, while the North Africans are 5/1 to derail Cristiano Ronaldo's quest for the most coveted prize in the world.
Ronaldo himself had a little role in the 6-1 thrashing of the Swiss, but Goncalo Ramos, a 21-year-old hat-trick hero, who replaced him in the starting lineup, did not share the same fate.
However, that doesn't imply that Ronaldo won't have a role to play in this match because set-pieces could prove crucial, especially if the deadlock hasn't been broken heading into the final 30 minutes. The young Benfica striker undoubtedly performed enough to earn a starting spot for the Morocco game.
Because of how well-organized Walid Regragui's team is, neither Spain, Belgium, nor Croatia have been able to defeat them in this tournament; in fact, Morocco limited all three powerhouses to less than 1.0 xG each match.
It will ultimately be up to Portugal to find a way to break them down since Morocco will probably use the same strategy as they did against Spain.
Goals have been hard to come by in Morocco games, and if Portugal can even break through this resolute Moroccan rearguard, it may take some time. Going under on goals seems to be the appropriate strategy in this situation given that.
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The Portugal vs Morocco match will be broadcast live on Sports18 and Sports18 HD TV networks in India, while the game will be free to watch on Jio Cinema's app and website.
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Portugal 0-1 Morocco
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95 mins: Dias is faced with a cross, but he is unable to focus on it.
Portugal 0-1 Morocco
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85 mins: Fernandes' attempt to roll a low free kick into the area only results in him passing it straight into the wall.
Amrabat stood firm and fiercely defended Morocco's defence.
Portugal 0-1 Morocco
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81 mins: As we approach the last ten minutes, Boufal and Ziyech have both left for Morocco.
Portugal 0-1 Morocco
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75 mins: A fantastic Morocco surge emerges out of nowhere, led by the outstanding Ounahi.
At the very end, though, Cheddira is unable to control his feet, and a wonderful opportunity to secure a renowned, historic win is missed.
Portugal 0-1 Morocco
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69 mins: Santos sends Vitinha and Rafael Leao on while leaving Otavio and Goncalo Ramos off.
Ramos, who was the story of the tournament following his epic hat-trick performance in place of Ronaldo against Switzerland, put on a rather subdued performance.
Portugal 0-1 Morocco
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63 mins: Fernandes takes a wonderful touch as the ball finds its way to him on the edge of the box, but his shot flies agonisingly beyond the crossbar.
Portugal 0-1 Morocco
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55 mins: The first thing Ronaldo does is send in a cross, which Bono joyfully gathers. The Moroccan goalkeeper then receives a direct cross from Dalot, and Ounahi completely misses the goal at the opposite end after getting under his shot.
Saiss will need to leave because he is currently having a terrible time for the Atlas Lions.
Portugal 0-1 Morocco
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49 mins: Costa is compelled to make a quick save at the front post as Portugal flees. Things that make Fernando Santos' mouth water. That might have easily been 2-0. Ronaldo and Cancelo are about to enter the game.
Portugal 0-1 Morocco
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Morocco is only 45 minutes away from being the first African country to ever advance to the World Cup semifinals.
Portugal 0-0 Morocco
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45+2 mins: Morocco improved in this half and deserves to lead at the interval. At an unexpected angle and during a frenzied finish to the first half, Fernandes struck the crossbar.
Morocco had opportunities to counter as well, and the second half of this match is undoubtedly anyone's game.
Portugal 0-0 Morocco
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42 mins: With a header, En-Nesyri gives Morocco the lead!
Portugal 0-0 Morocco
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39 mins: Felix decides to attempt a first-time half-volley but is unable to direct it on goal, creating another half-chance for the Portuguese.
Portugal 0-0 Morocco
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34 mins: Morocco played well, putting together an impressive move along the left side.
Amallah is leaning back as he flies into row z when Attiat-Allah pulls the ball back to him.
Portugal 0-0 Morocco
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27 mins: Morocco had another chance to score, but a challenging En-Nesyri header was never going to put Diogo Costa to the test. During the last ten minutes or so, the Atlas Lions have really started to get into this game.
Portugal 0-0 Morocco
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23 mins: Everyone who believed the Portuguese onslaught would completely destroy Morocco was misinformed. The Atlas Lions are tenaciously defending and posing a threat to Fernando Santos on the break.
Portugal 0-0 Morocco
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15 mins: Morocco must keep close tabs on Portugal's attacking full-backs since they are potent weapons.
Guerreiro escapes unimpeded down that left-hand side, but red shirts well overhit and gather his crazy cross.
Portugal 0-0 Morocco
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12 mins: More pressure from Portugal is applied inside the penalty area, and Raphael Guerreiro cleverly observes a dipping pass before unleashing a perfectly placed volley that is stopped by Achraf Hakimi, a former teammate from Borussia Dortmund.
Portugal 0-0 Morocco
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9 mins: Portugal is once again in control after a brilliant transfer of play toward Felix defied those incessant whistles.
However, the attack kind of loses steam, and Dalot's header doesn't really trouble Bono.
Portugal 0-0 Morocco
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7 mins: Morocco quickly counterattacks, creating a corner that serves as a reminder of the dangers they pose.
Ziyech's delivery is well overheard by a leaping En-Nesyri who was unable to hold it in.
Portugal 0-0 Morocco
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5 mins: A quick start by Portugal, who have controlled possession and are attempting to establish their dominance early.
Joao Felix heads a wonderful cross in from the right side on target, but Moroccan goalkeeper Bono gets a firm hand on it to put it away for a corner, which is cleared.
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Today's 2022 World Cup final game is being played in Al Thumama Stadium, which is located just south of Doha. Morocco has already used it as a good luck charm, as seen by its victories over Belgium and Canada in the group stages.
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Since Miroslav Klose for Germany in 2002, Goncalo Ramos became the only player to score a hat-trick in his first World Cup start. The 21-year-old is in good company considering that Klose also owns the record for most World Cup goals scored (16).
Today, he gets the ball again and holds his spot in front of a specific CR7, who is sitting on the bench.
FIFA World Cup 2022 Morocco vs Portugal LIVE Score and Updates: Two changes for Morocco
Morocco XI: Yassine Bounou, Achraf Hakimi, Jawad El Yamiq, Romain Saiss, Yahia Attiat-Allah, Azzedine Ounahi, Sofyan Amrabat, Selim Amallah, Hakim Ziyech, Sofiane Boufal, Youssef En-Nesyri.
FIFA World Cup 2022 Morocco vs Portugal LIVE Score and Updates: No Ronaldo for today's match
Portugal XI: Diogo Costa, Diogo Dalot, Pepe, Ruben Dias, Raphael Guerreiro, Otavio, Ruben Neves, Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes, Joao Felix, Goncalo Ramos