Match report
Morocco Defeats Canada 2-1 in World Cup Clash
Canada
1–2
FT
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
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4' Morocco Goal · Normal GoalHakim Ziyech -
7' Canada Card · Yellow CardJ. HoilettFoul
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23' Morocco Goal · Normal GoalY. En Nesyri · Assist: Achraf Hakimi -
26' Canada Card · Yellow CardJ. OsorioFoul
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40' Canada Goal · Own GoalNayef Aguerd -
45'+2 Canada Card · Yellow CardS. AdekugbeFoul
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60' Canada subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Kaye · On: A. Hutchinson -
60' Canada subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Larin · On: J. David -
61' Canada subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Adekugbe · On: Ismael Koné -
65' Canada subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Osorio · On: R. Laryea -
65' Morocco subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Sabiri · On: S. Amallah -
65' Morocco subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Boufal · On: Z. Aboukhlal -
76' Canada subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Hoilett · On: D. Wotherspoon -
76' Morocco subst · Substitution 3Off: Hakim Ziyech · On: A. Hamed-Allah -
77' Morocco subst · Substitution 4Off: Azzedine Ounahi · On: J. El Yamiq -
84' Canada Card · Yellow CardSteven VitóriaFoul
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85' Morocco subst · Substitution 5Off: 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.