Match report
Morocco and Croatia Battle to a Goalless Draw at World Cup
Morocco
0–0
FT
Croatia
Nov 23, 2022
Morocco held off Croatia in a tightly contested match at the World Cup, resulting in a goalless stalemate. Both sides demonstrated robust defending with several substitutions made to maintain their tactical balance throughout the game.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Morocco 0–0 Croatia
- • Morocco's Naim Sliti and Nayef Aguerd were key defenders in keeping a clean sheet.
- • Croatia's Luka Modrić and Marcelo Brozović controlled the midfield, but lacked the final goal.
- • N. Vlasic came on for Croatia at minute 46
- • Morocco substituted Yahia Attiyat Allah with Nayef Aguerd in the 60th minute
- • Sofiane Boufal entered the game for Morocco at minute 65
Lineups
Morocco
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Y. Bounou (G)
- 2 A. Hakimi (D)
- 5 N. Aguerd (D)
- 6 R. Saïss (D)
- 3 N. Mazraoui (D)
- 8 A. Ounahi (M)
- 4 S. Amrabat (M)
- 15 S. Amallah (M)
- 7 H. Ziyech (F)
- 19 Y. En-Nesyri (F)
- 17 S. Boufal (F)
Substitutes
- 25 Y. Attiat-Allah
- 16 A. Ezzalzouli
- 9 A. Hamdallah
- 11 A. Sabiri
- 14 Z. Aboukhlal
- 24 B. Benoun
- 13 I. Chair
- 18 J. El Yamiq
- 22 A. Tagnaouti
- 10 A. Zaroury
- 21 W. Cheddira
- 20 A. Dari
- 26 Y. Jabrane
- 23 B. El Khannouss
- 12 M. Mohamedi
Croatia
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 D. Livaković (G)
- 22 J. Juranović (D)
- 6 D. Lovren (D)
- 20 J. Gvardiol (D)
- 19 B. Sosa (D)
- 10 L. Modrić (M)
- 11 M. Brozović (M)
- 8 M. Kovačić (M)
- 13 N. Vlašić (F)
- 9 A. Kramarić (F)
- 4 I. Perišić (F)
Substitutes
- 15 M. Pašalić
- 14 M. Livaja
- 7 L. Majer
- 18 M. Oršić
- 26 K. Jakić
- 2 J. Stanišić
- 21 D. Vida
- 23 I. Ivušić
- 24 J. Šutalo
- 12 I. Grbić
- 3 B. Barišić
- 16 B. Petković
- 17 A. Budimir
- 5 M. Erlić
- 25 L. Sučić
Timeline
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46' Croatia subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Vlasic · On: M. Pasalic
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60' Morocco subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Mazraoui · On: Yahia Attiyat Allah
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65' Morocco subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Boufal · On: A. Ezzalzouli
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71' Croatia subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Kramaric · On: M. Livaja
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78' Morocco Card · Yellow CardS. Amrabat
Foul
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79' Croatia subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Kovačić · On: L. Majer
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81' Morocco subst · Substitution 3Off: Y. En Nesyri · On: A. Hamed-Allah
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82' Morocco subst · Substitution 4Off: Azzedine Ounahi · On: A. Sabiri
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90' Croatia subst · Substitution 4Off: Ivan Perišić · On: M. Orsic
Match Stats
| Stat | Morocco | Croatia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 78% | 86% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 8 | 5 |
| Corners | 0 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 348 | 642 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 0 | 2 |
| Possession | 35% | 65% |
| Accurate Passes | 273 | 551 |
| Shots Inside Box | 3 | 3 |
| Saves | 1 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Croatia's substitution of Nikola Vlasic in the 46th minute provided a fresh offensive push, but failed to break through.
- ▸ Morocco showed resilience with multiple substitutions from the 60th minute onward, maintaining their defensive solidity and preventing Croatia from scoring.