Match report

Morocco Defeats Canada 2-1 in World Cup Clash

Canada
Canada
1–2
FT
Morocco
Morocco
Dec 1, 2022

Morocco secured a crucial 2-1 win over Canada in their World Cup match. Hakim Ziyech and Youssef En Nesyri scored for Morocco, while Nayef Aguerd's own goal provided temporary relief for Canada.

Key Facts

  • • Morocco 2 - 1 Canada (World Cup match)
  • • Hakim Ziyech opened the scoring in the 4th minute
  • • Youssef En Nesyri doubled Morocco's lead from an Achraf Hakimi assist at 23 minutes
  • • Nayef Aguerd conceded an own goal for Canada at 40 minutes

Lineups

Canada

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 18 M. Borjan (G)
  • 2 A. Johnston (D)
  • 5 S. Vitória (D)
  • 4 K. Miller (D)
  • 3 S. Adekugbe (D)
  • 19 A. Davies (M)
  • 21 J. Osorio (M)
  • 14 M. Kaye (M)
  • 11 T. Buchanan (M)
  • 10 J. Hoilett (F)
  • 17 C. Larin (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 A. Hutchinson
  • 20 J. David
  • 15 I. Koné
  • 22 R. Laryea
  • 24 D. Wotherspoon
  • 8 L. Fraser
  • 26 J. Waterman
  • 9 L. Cavallini
  • 25 D. Cornelius
  • 16 J. Pantemis
  • 12 I. Ugbo
  • 23 L. Millar
  • 1 D. St. Clair
  • 6 S. Piette

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)
  • 11 A. Sabiri (M)
  • 7 H. Ziyech (F)
  • 19 Y. En-Nesyri (F)
  • 17 S. Boufal (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 S. Amallah
  • 14 Z. Aboukhlal
  • 9 A. Hamdallah
  • 18 J. El Yamiq
  • 26 Y. Jabrane
  • 20 A. Dari
  • 21 W. Cheddira
  • 25 Y. Attiat-Allah
  • 13 I. Chair
  • 23 B. El Khannouss
  • 10 A. Zaroury
  • 24 B. Benoun
  • 16 A. Ezzalzouli
  • 12 M. Mohamedi
  • 22 A. Tagnaouti

Timeline

  1. Morocco
    4' Morocco Goal · Normal Goal
    Hakim Ziyech
  2. Canada
    7' Canada Card · Yellow Card
    J. Hoilett

    Foul

  3. Morocco
    23' Morocco Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. En Nesyri · Assist: Achraf Hakimi
  4. Canada
    26' Canada Card · Yellow Card
    J. Osorio

    Foul

  5. Canada
    40' Canada Goal · Own Goal
    Nayef Aguerd
  6. Canada
    45'+2 Canada Card · Yellow Card
    S. Adekugbe

    Foul

  7. Canada
    60' Canada subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Kaye · On: A. Hutchinson
  8. Canada
    60' Canada subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Larin · On: J. David
  9. Canada
    61' Canada subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Adekugbe · On: Ismael Koné
  10. Canada
    65' Canada subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Osorio · On: R. Laryea
  11. Morocco
    65' Morocco subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Sabiri · On: S. Amallah
  12. Morocco
    65' Morocco subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Boufal · On: Z. Aboukhlal
  13. Canada
    76' Canada subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Hoilett · On: D. Wotherspoon
  14. Morocco
    76' Morocco subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Hakim Ziyech · On: A. Hamed-Allah
  15. Morocco
    77' Morocco subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Azzedine Ounahi · On: J. El Yamiq
  16. Canada
    84' Canada Card · Yellow Card
    Steven Vitória

    Foul

  17. Morocco
    85' Morocco subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Achraf Hakimi · On: Y. Jabrane

Match Stats

Stat Canada Morocco
Fouls 14 14
Pass Accuracy 86% 79%
Offsides 4 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 5 6
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 524 373
Yellow Cards 4 0
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 0 2
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 59% 41%
Accurate Passes 453 295
Shots Inside Box 4 3
Saves — —
Shots Outside Box 1 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Morocco took control early with two quick goals within the first quarter of an hour, putting Canada on the back foot.
  • ▸ Canada's own goal in the 40th minute provided a glimmer of hope but could not reverse Morocco’s momentum.