Match report
Morocco Holds Off Spain 0-0 In Thrilling World Cup Clash
Morocco
0–0
PEN
Spain
Dec 6, 2022
Morocco held off a strong Spanish side to secure a crucial point in their World Cup campaign. Despite Spain's dominance, the Moroccan defense was solid and denied several clear chances. The match ended goalless, setting up an intense penalty shootout where Morocco ultimately prevailed.
Key Facts
- • Final score: 0-0 (Morocco vs Spain)
- • Spain had multiple substitution changes with Gavi and M. Asensio coming on at the 63rd minute, followed by F. Torres at the 75th.
- • Aymeric Laporte received a yellow card for Spain in the 76th minute due to a foul.
- • Morocco made several substitutions, including S. Boufal and Y. En Nesyri, to maintain defensive solidity.
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
- 16 A. Ezzalzouli
- 11 A. Sabiri
- 25 Y. Attiat-Allah
- 21 W. Cheddira
- 18 J. El Yamiq
- 24 B. Benoun
- 13 I. Chair
- 20 A. Dari
- 14 Z. Aboukhlal
- 26 Y. Jabrane
- 22 A. Tagnaouti
- 12 M. Mohamedi
- 9 A. Hamdallah
- 10 A. Zaroury
- 23 B. El Khannouss
Spain
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 23 Unai Simón (G)
- 6 Marcos Llorente (D)
- 16 Rodri (D)
- 24 Aymeric Laporte (D)
- 18 Jordi Alba (D)
- 9 Gavi (M)
- 5 Sergio Busquets (M)
- 26 Pedri (M)
- 11 Ferran Torres (F)
- 10 Marco Asensio (F)
- 21 Dani Olmo (F)
Substitutes
- 19 Carlos Soler
- 7 Álvaro Morata
- 12 Nico Williams
- 14 Alejandro Balde
- 25 Ansu Fati
- 22 Pablo Sarabia
- 2 César Azpilicueta
- 3 Eric García
- 4 Pau Torres
- 15 Hugo Guillamón
- 1 Robert Sánchez
- 17 Yeremy Pino
- 13 David Raya
- 20 Dani Carvajal
- 8 Koke
Timeline
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63' Spain subst · Substitution 1Off: Gavi · On: C. Soler
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63' Spain subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Asensio · On: A. Morata
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66' Morocco subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Boufal · On: A. Ezzalzouli
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75' Spain subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Torres · On: Nico Williams
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76' Spain Card · Yellow CardAymeric Laporte
Foul
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82' Morocco subst · Substitution 2Off: Y. En Nesyri · On: A. Sabiri
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82' Morocco subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Mazraoui · On: Yahia Attiyat Allah
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82' Morocco subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Amallah · On: W. Cheddira
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84' Morocco subst · Substitution 5Off: Nayef Aguerd · On: J. El Yamiq
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90' Morocco Card · Yellow CardR. Saïss
Argument
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98' Spain subst · Substitution 4Off: Jordi Alba · On: A. Balde
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98' Spain subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Olmo · On: A. Fati
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118' Spain subst · Substitution 6Off: Nico Williams · On: Pablo Sarabia
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120'+6 Spain Goal · Missed PenaltySergio Busquets
Penalty Shootout
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120'+7 Morocco Goal · PenaltyAchraf Hakimi
Penalty Shootout
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120' Morocco subst · Substitution 6Off: Azzedine Ounahi · On: B. Benoun
Match Stats
| Stat | Morocco | Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 71% | 91% |
| Offsides | 5 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 6 | 13 |
| Corners | 0 | 8 |
| Total Passes | 305 | 1019 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 1 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 7 |
| Possession | 23% | 77% |
| Accurate Passes | 216 | 926 |
| Shots Inside Box | 3 | 9 |
| Saves | 1 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Spain's inability to convert chances in the second half kept Morocco level at 0-0 despite heavy pressure.
- ▸ Morocco's substitutions, especially those of Y. En Nesyri and Azzedine Ounahi, helped strengthen their defensive stance.