Morocco Seal Round of 16 Spot After Thrilling Draw with Brazil
Morocco write another chapter in their World Cup story by holding Brazil to a 1-1 draw, booking their place in the knockout stages with a game to spare.
Morocco produced another iconic World Cup performance, drawing 1-1 with Brazil to secure their place in the Round of 16 with a game still to play in Group C.
Match Summary
Youssef En-Nesyri opened the scoring in the 34th minute with a powerful header from Nader Belhadj's corner. Brazil levelled through a breathtaking solo effort from Vinicius Jr on 58 minutes. Despite intense Brazilian pressure in the closing stages, Yassine Bounou produced a series of crucial saves to preserve the point.
Stats
- Duels won: Morocco 18 / Brazil 12
- Shots on target: Morocco 4 / Brazil 9
- Possession: Morocco 41% / Brazil 59%
Morocco's resilience and tactical discipline continue to make them the story of this World Cup, and they now head into the final group match looking to claim top spot.
