Morocco has qualified for the semi-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup presently holding in Qatar following their slim margin win over Europe power football house Portugal in Al Thumama stadium.
The Moroccan side had much of Africa and the Arab world behind them as they played their heart out to ensure they become first African side ever in the history of the World Cup to reach the last four of the Mundial.
Hakim Ziyech and Achraf Hakimi have led a team that has only conceded one goal all tournament and it was an own goal conceded in the game against Canada.
In the 42nd minute, Morocco Ounahi finds Attiyat-Allah down the left, he curls in a high cross, En-Nesyri leaps like a salmon, gets there first and nods into an empty net for the first and the only goal of the thrilling encounter.
Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa, came for the ball but didn’t get it, leaving his goal exposed.
High-profile forward Ronaldo, 37, was left in tears at the final whistle, as he stormed down the tunnel in the knowledge his last shot at the global title is almost certainly gone.
The result meant that Morocco will play the winner of the match between France and England to anticipate playing in the final.