The goal
This was Youssef En Nesyri's goal that gave Morocco the win, being the only goal of the match.
🇲🇦 ¡G⚽️⚽️⚽️L de Marruecos! 🇲🇦
— Telemundo Deportes (@TelemundoSports) December 10, 2022
❌ Terrible salida del portero luso, que aprovecha En-Nesyri para rematar de cabeza y abrir el marcador.
😍 Su anotación pone a soñar a todo un país.#MAR 1-0 #POR #ElMundialLoEsTodo #MARvsPOR pic.twitter.com/HNKck93sEv
90' + 8
It's over
Morocco is in the semifinal, after defeating Portugal by the minimum with Youssef En Nesyri's goal.
90' + 7
Pepe misses the equalizer, it goes just wide of the post and Portugal is on the brink of elimination.
90' + 6
The second almost came, but goalkeeper Costa saved Portugal and there were only a few minutes left for a miracle.
90' + 3
Waild Cheddira is sent off and if Morocco goes through, they miss the semifinal. They are left with 10 players and Portugal puts in as much effort as possible.
90'
Cristiano Ronaldo hits a shot in front of Bounou, but the goalkeeper saves it and 8 minutes are added on.
89'
We entered the 89th minute, Morocco defending with everything at the back, Portugal with all its attack looking for the equalizer.
87'
A penalty was called for, but it ended in a corner kick for Portugal, Portugal started to get desperate, looking for the equalizer and we entered the 87th minute.
83'
The one he saved
Bounou saves Morocco's goal, Felix sends a great long-range shot and Morocco is alive.
82'
Hakim Ziyech and Boufal leave the pitch, Yahya and Zakaria come on. We enter the 81st minute and the final stretch is approaching.
78'
Morocco's counter-attack ends, Ziyech falls to the ground and medical assistance is called in.
76'
Morocco almost scored the second goal, as a great play that was about to end in Costa's goal was almost finished by Morocco.
72'
Portugal misses a free kick, Bernardo Silva fails to reach the pass and cannot score the goal.
69'
Again Bruno, looking for Cristiano but Bounou has it in his hands. Two more changes are made by Portugal.
64'
The one Bruno had
It was going to be the equalizer, but Bruno Fernandez hit it and it went over the scoreboard.
58'
Captain Roman Saiss is replaced by Achraf Dari.
Gonzalo Ramos almost scores the equalizer and misses the goal.
56'
Cristiano asked for it and Dalot missed the opportunity. He sent the cross into the goalkeeper's hands. Seconds later Ounahi misses the second.
52'
The captain returns to the field
Cristiano Ronaldo came on as a substitute and the Portuguese bench was moved.
Neves and Guerreiro came off the field.
50'
Yamiq almost scored the second, but it went wide of Costa's goal.
Cristiano Ronaldo is warming up, close to the 50th minute and with the possibility of a change in Portugal's eleven.
46'
The ball is moving again, as the second half begins, Portugal is forced to equalize and with no changes.
The goal!
This is Youssef En Nesyri's goal in the 42nd minute, which gives Morocco the win at halftime.
🇲🇦 ¡G⚽️⚽️⚽️L de Marruecos! 🇲🇦
— Telemundo Deportes (@TelemundoSports) December 10, 2022
❌ Terrible salida del portero luso, que aprovecha En-Nesyri para rematar de cabeza y abrir el marcador.
😍 Su anotación pone a soñar a todo un país.#MAR 1-0 #POR #ElMundialLoEsTodo #MARvsPOR pic.twitter.com/HNKck93sEv
Half time!
We go to the break, Morocco goes up on the scoreboard with Youssef En Nesyri's goal in the 42nd minute. Portugal had some dangerous plays seconds later and a possible penalty that was not scored.
45'
It was a close call!
Portugal almost equalized when Fernandez's shot hit the crossbar.
2 more minutes added.
42'
Goooooooool!
Morocco's first goal, Youssef En Nesyri took advantage of his height and headed in. Scoring the first goal of the night.
39'
Very complicated
The third of the Atlético de Madrid player, Félix hits it but very hard and the ball goes over the top.
35'
No danger
Boufal's shot from outside the area goes into the hands of goalkeeper Costa.
31'
It was a close call!
Joao Félix had a chance from outside the box with a three-footed shot, but it almost ended in an own goal after a rebound by the Morocco defender, resulting in an unsuccessful corner kick.
26'
Morocco came close!
Youssef En Nesyri gets up with a header after Ziyech's cross and it goes over Costa's goal.
24'
Bounou and Bruno Fernandez collide in the penalty area. But both were looking for the ball and without danger for both players that ends in a handshake.
22'
Hakim Ziyech sends in the cross and the first is cleared by the defense. The second one is short and is wasted by Morocco.
18'
Hakim Ziyech had it, he hits it from outside the box and ends up shooting wide of Costa's goal.
17'
Gonzalo Ramos misses a clear chance, in a cross looking for Portugal's nine, he stays in front of the goal, but the Morocco defender falls down and a foul is called.
15'
Portugal dominates the attack!
The ball was in Morocco's box, Guerreiro was hitting it from outside the box, but the rival defense was firm at the back, Portugal dominates the possession of the ball, being better at the moment.
10'
As we approached the 10th minute, Portugal took advantage of some minor mistakes by their opponents, who lost the ball very quickly, but Morocco played in the back, looking for a counterattack.
6'
Now Morocco!
Youssef En Nesyri gets up for a header after the cross from the corner kick and goes over the top.
5'
Portugal had it!
Joao Félix makes a dove shot, but Bounou dives and stops the ball. Portugal came close to scoring the first,
0'
The ball is rolling at Al Thumama Stadium.
Already on the field
Both teams are already out on the field, minutes before the anthems of Morocco and Portugal are played.
The refereeing team
The referee for this game will be Argentine Facundo Tello, along with his colleagues Ezequiel Brailovsky, Gabriel Chade and fourth official Iván Barton.
In the VAR will be Mauro Vigliano, Ricardo De Burgos, Diego Bonfa and Armando Villarreal.
Morocco's roster
This is the eleven presented by coach Walid Regragui, only modifying one piece at the back in defense.
🚨تشكيلة المنتخب الوطني أمام منتخب البرتغال
— Équipe du Maroc (@EnMaroc) December 10, 2022
Quarter-final’s Line-up to face Portugal 🇵🇹#DimaMaghrib 🇲🇦 #TeamMorocco #FIFAWorldCup @pumafootball pic.twitter.com/5RpTXwqjJc
Portugal's roster
This is the roster that Fernando Santos sends, with Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench, again Gonzalo Ramos will be in the starting roster.
⏲ Chegou a HORA: Este é o nosso 11 Inicial para hoje! 👥🇵🇹 #VesteABandeira
— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) December 10, 2022
⏲ It's TIME: This is our Starting 11 for today! 👥 #WearTheFlag pic.twitter.com/i7N6khiFag
They are warming up
Both teams are already doing stretching exercises, prior to the start of the game between Morocco and Portugal in the quarterfinals at the Al Thumama Stadium.
The fans have arrived
The fans of both teams have arrived at the Al Thumama Stadium, waiting for their national team to warm up.
Clarifies the CR7 issue
Fernando Santos commented at a press conference on the situation he had with Ronaldo, for leaving him on the bench.
"If we had the conversation, it would be bad if we hadn't had it, we needed to talk and have a closer relationship. The conversation had to happen, I think it is part of our base of all our players, I will not say it because it would not be true, he is our captain of our national team, we know what he represents in Portuguese soccer."
They expect Cristiano Ronaldo not to play
For coach Walid Regragui expects Cristiano Ronaldo not to play this afternoon, because, although he is one of the best players, he does not want him on the field.
"We are facing one of the best teams in the world tomorrow, it's going to be a big challenge, they have quality players all over the place, they could play two or three teams, they have changed a lot of players, they are going to be fresh, I'm not sure if Ronaldo is going to be able to play, but I hope he doesn't. Because as a coach he is one of the best players in history, I would be delighted if he didn't."
They have already arrived
The two teams have already arrived at the stadium, just a few minutes before the warm-up and the start of the match at the Al Thumama Stadium.
The dressing room
Everything is ready for the arrival of the players of both teams, the dressing rooms are already complete with all the players' accessories.
Minutes away from kick-off
We are just minutes away from the start of this game between Morocco vs Portugal, from the Al Thumama Stadium, corresponding to the quarterfinals of the final. In a few moments we will share with you the rosters of the teams, with many surprises on both sides.
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This is the start time of the game Morocco vs Portugal of December 10 2022 in several countries:
Live transmissions
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Country |
Date |
Local Time |
TV channel and live transmissions |
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Argentina |
Saturday, 10 dec 22 |
12:00 hours |
In DIRECTV Sports Argentina |
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Bolivia |
Saturday, 10 dec 22 |
11:00 hours |
In Tigo Sports Bolivia. |
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Brazil |
Saturday, 10 dec 22 |
12:00 hours |
In Now Net |
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Chile |
Saturday, 10 dec 22 |
12:00 hours |
In DIRECTV Sports Chile |
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Colombia |
Saturday, 10 dec 22 |
10:00 hours |
In DIRECTV Sports Colombia. |
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Ecuador |
Saturday, 10 dec 22 |
10:00 hours |
In DIRECTV Sports Ecuador. |
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Spain |
Saturday, 10 dec 22 |
16:00 hours |
In Gol Mundial |
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Canada |
Saturday, 10 dec 22 |
11:00 hours |
In TSN3 |
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USA |
Saturday, 10 dec 22 |
10:00 hours |
In Telemundo Deportes y FOX Sports App |
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Mexico |
Saturday, 10 dec 22 |
9:00 hours |
In SKY HD and Blue To Go Video Everywhere |
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Paraguay |
Saturday, 10 dec 22 |
12:00 hours |
In Tigo Sports Paraguay |
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Peru |
Saturday, 10 dec 22 |
10:00 hours |
In DIRECTV Sports Peru |
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Uruguay |
Saturday, 10 dec 22 |
12:00 hours |
In DIRECTV Sports Uruguay |
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Venezuela |
Saturday, 10 dec 22 |
11:00 hours |
In DIRECTV Sports Venezuela. |
History
Although it is hard to believe, these two teams have already faced each other in two World Cups, in 1986 where Morocco won by 3 goals to 1 and the most recent clash in 2018, Portugal won by the minimum with a goal by Cristiano Ronaldo.
They have not faced each other in any friendly matches, only in World Cup games, with this match in 2022 being their third game.
Watch out for this Portugal player
The commander of this Portuguese team has been a key player on and off the field. Although he was left on the bench in the last game against Switzerland, Cristiano Ronaldo in his last World Cup, has generated 1 goal in 4 games.
The 'bug' performs in the 3 positions up front, center forward and winger on both wings.
Watch out for this player from Morocco
The Chelsea winger, Hakim Ziyech is the player to follow on the Atlas Lions side, he is one of the most important elements of Walid Regragui's eleven, in 4 games he has scored a goal and an assist. He can play in different positions, offensive midfielder, right winger and midfielder.
The well-known 'Mago' is the unbalancing player on the flanks, looking to play on that same line and cause danger to the opponent.
Last line-up of Portugal
Diogo Costa, Dalot, Pepe, Rúben Dias, Guerreiro, Carvalho, Otávio, Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes, João Félix, and Gonçalo Ramos.
Last divestiture of Morocco
Bounou, Hakimi, Aguerd, Saiss, Mazraqui, Amrabat, Amallah, Ounahi, Ziyech, En Nesyri and Boufal.
How is Portugal coming along?
The team of the machines arrives to these quarterfinals with a little calmer and less physical wear. After finishing the last 90 minutes with a win against Switzerland by 6 goals 1.
Portugal's path has been positive, with two wins in the group stage and a loss against South Korea, they qualified to the next round, leaving behind that negative streak they had been having in the last World Cups, in 2010 they were left in the round of 16, in 2014 they did not go beyond the group stage and in Russia 2018 they could not go to the quarterfinals.
After the match against Switzerland, Gonzalo Ramos, who was the scorer of the match, the young striker clarified that the result obtained in the round of 16 does not matter anymore, now they must be focused on Morocco.
"We have a match against Morocco in a few days, this game will start from scratch, today's result no longer matters, the work is done here and we will train with everything for the next game. We must not think beyond the next phase, because it is one game at a time".
How does Morocco arrive?
The Moroccan national team comes to this match as the surprise of this series, after eliminating Spain in the round of 16, from a game with a lot of drama, from the eleven steps they got their pass to this commitment.
In the group stage they did not lose any match, winning two games and getting a draw against Croatia.
For the Atlas Lions, being in these quarterfinals is the best streak they have obtained in a World Cup, after they were left in the group stage in Russia 2018. Together with their performance in 1986, when they reached the round of 16, and this year they have surpassed statistics and predictions.
On the achievement to this instance, eliminating one of the most competitive teams, Walid Regragui coach of Morocco recognized the effort of his team, stressing that it has been a great achievement for his team.
"What my players have done has been extraordinary, we did not want to lose this game, we faced one of the best teams in the world (Spain), since the beginning of the competition we have not been at one hundred percent, that is why what we have achieved is even more extraordinary, we have an extraordinary team".
The Stadium
The Al Thumama Stadium located in Doha, Qatar. It is one of the oldest stadiums, it was built in 2015, to be put into operation in 2021, prior to this World Cup. It has a capacity for 44,400 spectators, hosting the Arab Cup and this quarterfinal game.
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