The World Cup dream remains untouchable for Cristiano Ronaldo. CR7 was not in the starting XI, but starting from the second half Ronaldo was there to repay the goal Portugal digested in the starting half.
Morocco’s Unbeaten Streak
Morocco beat Portugal by 1-0, the only goal scored by Youssef En-Nesyri at 42 minutes of the game. Morocco’s Walid Cheddira got a red card at 90+3 minutes. After this victory, they remain the unbeatable team in the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup tournament.
Portugal’s Way to Get Back in the Match
Despite Portugal’s 74% ball possession against Morocco, shots on target were the same, 3-3, after the completion of the match. Both teams were playing high pressing fashion against each other. There was a chance to score a goal from a free kick in the 4th minute but Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou prevented João Félix’s headshot. And after that, the Moroccan attack and their one-touch football beauty smashed Portugal’s hope.
Ronaldo and Pepe
This is the last World Cup match for Ronaldo and Pepe. Cristiano Ronaldo, aged 37, has played five World Cups and is the first player in the history of this tournament to score in five different World Cup tournaments, and Pepe, aged 39 has played four World Cups from the Portuguese side.
The First African and First Arab Nation Qualified for Semis
Morocco now became the first African and the first Arab nation to reach World Cup Semifinals, a landmark achievement for Atlas Lions. Morocco has quite a solid combo of fans to keep cheering for their semifinal journey, they got the African back and Arab-speaking countries cheer and celebration to hope for their next big dream at FIFA World Cup Semi-final.
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