Match report
Morocco Stuns Portugal with 1-0 Victory in World Cup
Morocco
1–0
FT
Portugal
Dec 10, 2022
Morocco stunned the football world by defeating Portugal with a narrow but decisive 1-0 victory in their World Cup encounter. Youssef En Nesyri scored the only goal of the game for Morocco, securing an unexpected triumph against one of the tournament favorites.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Morocco 1–0 Portugal
- • Goal by Youssef En Nesyri (42')
- • Cristiano Ronaldo substituted off at 51'
- • Wissam Cheddira received a red card in the 93rd minute
Lineups
Morocco
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Y. Bounou (G)
- 2 A. Hakimi (D)
- 18 J. El Yamiq (D)
- 6 R. Saïss (D)
- 25 Y. Attiat-Allah (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
- 20 A. Dari
- 21 W. Cheddira
- 24 B. Benoun
- 26 Y. Jabrane
- 14 Z. Aboukhlal
- 10 A. Zaroury
- 9 A. Hamdallah
- 11 A. Sabiri
- 13 I. Chair
- 23 B. El Khannouss
- 16 A. Ezzalzouli
- 12 M. Mohamedi
- 22 A. Tagnaouti
Portugal
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 22 Diogo Costa (G)
- 2 Diogo Dalot (D)
- 3 Pepe (D)
- 4 Rúben Dias (D)
- 5 Raphaël Guerreiro (D)
- 10 Bernardo Silva (M)
- 18 Rúben Neves (M)
- 25 Otávio (M)
- 8 Bruno Fernandes (F)
- 26 Gonçalo Ramos (F)
- 11 João Félix (F)
Substitutes
- 7 Cristiano Ronaldo
- 20 João Cancelo
- 15 Rafael Leão
- 16 Vitinha
- 21 Ricardo Horta
- 24 António Silva
- 6 João Palhinha
- 14 William Carvalho
- 17 João Mário
- 23 Matheus Nunes
- 1 Rui Patrício
- 12 José Sá
- 9 André Silva
Timeline
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42' Morocco Goal · Normal GoalY. En Nesyri · Assist: Yahia Attiyat Allah -
51' Portugal subst · Substitution 1Off: Rúben Neves · On: Cristiano Ronaldo -
51' Portugal subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Guerreiro · On: João Cancelo -
57' Morocco subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Saïss · On: A. Dari -
65' Morocco subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Amallah · On: W. Cheddira -
65' Morocco subst · Substitution 3Off: Y. En Nesyri · On: B. Benoun -
69' Portugal subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Ramos · On: R. Leao -
69' Portugal subst · Substitution 4Off: Otavinho · On: Vitinha -
70' Morocco Card · Yellow CardA. DariFoul
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79' Portugal subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Dalot · On: R. Horta -
82' Morocco subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Boufal · On: Y. Jabrane -
82' Morocco subst · Substitution 5Off: Hakim Ziyech · On: Z. Aboukhlal -
87' Portugal Card · Yellow CardVitinhaFoul
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90'+1 Morocco Card · Yellow CardW. CheddiraFoul
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90'+3 Morocco Card · Red CardW. CheddiraFoul
Match Stats
| Stat | Morocco | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 71% | 86% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 9 | 12 |
| Corners | 3 | 9 |
| Total Passes | 247 | 663 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 6 |
| Possession | 27% | 73% |
| Accurate Passes | 176 | 567 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 8 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Youssef En Nesyri's goal in the 42nd minute provided Morocco with a critical lead, setting the tone for their defensive strategy throughout the match.
- ▸ The red card issued to Wissam Cheddira near the end of the game intensified pressure on Morocco but did not alter the outcome.