Morocco shocked the football world as they registered a historic victory over Spain in the Round of 16 to book their spot in the quarter-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. This is the first time in history that the North African country has qualified for the quarter-finals of the mega-event.
The Atlas Lions once showed their outstanding defensive capabilities as they stood tall in front of an attacking Spain side. Morocco kept Spain at bay throughout the match and managed to create many chances of their own but neither team could break the deadlock in the allotted 90 minutes.
The match headed into extra time as Morocco piled on the pressure to test Spain’s mettle. Despite their best efforts, it was Spain that almost snatched victory in the dying moments of the game as winger Pablo Sarabia struck the post from a tight angle. The score remained 0-0 as the match headed towards penalties.
Morocco’s goalkeeper, Yassine Bounou, was the hero for his national side as he saved three penalties. Achraf Hakimi scored the final penalty kick to send the Moroccon team and fans into a frenzy.
The win was not only celebrated by the Moroccon fans, but the celebrations broke out all over as fans from across the globe celebrated the remarkable achievement.
Check out some of the best reactions here:
Morocco celebrates their victory by raising the Palestinian flag 🇵🇸. Palestine has been the winner in this World Cup. Arab regimes can pursue normalisation, but the people of the Arab world will have the final say. Congratulations Morocco for your victory and principled stance 🇲🇦 pic.twitter.com/eTrNQWhelB
— Amro Ali (@_amroali) December 6, 2022
Palestinian football fans celebrating Morocco's victory over Spain.#MoroccovsSpain#Morocco #Spainpic.twitter.com/9KxUtsJ9y8
— Abdullah Neaz (@cric___guy) December 6, 2022
https://twitter.com/AhmadReida/status/1600197339192258560
Omg I’m crying,Morocco did it!!!!! I don’t care if they lose the next game,this one was important to all of us,I’m so proud of them 😭😭😭
#MoroccoVSSpain
pic.twitter.com/1nSCLNWPkT— 𝐹𝒶𝓇𝒶𝒽 ♡ (@Farahacreations) December 6, 2022
It’s giving 711 A.D Muslims conquering Al-Andalus.
The tears of the conquistador are sweet!!😂🥰#MoroccovsSpain #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/wvEGxwttpj
— Nada (@OriginalBarbars) December 6, 2022
Not just a game!!! #MoroccovsSpain pic.twitter.com/mxX2FSmZhM
— suhaib_najar (@suhaib_najar) December 7, 2022
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