FIFA FOOTBALL WORLD CUP QATAR 2022 - NEWS BLOG - UPDATE 39

 MATCH HIGHLIGHTS: MOROCCO VS. SPAIN

Morocco, Spain 0-0 into the second half of the World Cup Match

The first round of the World Cup Qatar took place in Al Layan on 6 December (7 Japan hours), where Morocco (1st place in Group F) and Spain (2nd place in Group E) finished the first half 0-0.

Morocco will be in the last eight for the first time and Spain will be in the last eight for the first time since the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, when they won the title.

Morocco vs. Spain go to extra time with 0-0 football World Cup

The first round of the final tournament was held in Al Layan on 6 December (7 Japan hours), and Spain (2nd place in Group E), who dominated the ball, dominated the match, but Morocco (1st place in Group F) could not break down their defence and went into extra time 0-0. The overtime was the second game of the tournament.

Morocco will be in the last eight for the first time and Spain will be in the last eight for the first time since the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, when they won the title.

Morocco vs. Spain go to penalty shoot-out 0-0 Second match of this tournament World Cup

The first round of the final tournament was held in Al Layan on 6 December (7 Japan hours), and Spain (2nd place in Group E) and Morocco (1st place in Group F) went into a penalty shootout with a score of 0-0. It was the second match of the tournament in both extra time and penalty shootouts.

Morocco will be in the last eight for the first time and Spain will be in the last eight for the first time since the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, when they won the title.

MOROCCO NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM IN WORLD CUP 2022

Morocco beat Spain on penalties to reach the last eight of the World Cup for the first time

The first round of the final tournament was held in Al Layan on 6 December (7 Japan hours), and Morocco (1st place in Group F) defeated Spain (2nd place in Group E) 3-0 after a penalty shootout from 0-0 down to advance to the last eight for the first time.

Morocco will face the winner of Portugal (1st place in Group H) and Switzerland (2nd place in Group G) in the quarterfinals.

Spain laments 'cruel' after penalty shoot-out defeat after second consecutive last-16 defeat

The first round of the final tournament was held in Al Layan on 6 December (7 Japan hours), and Spain (2nd place in Group E) lost to Morocco (1st place in Group F) after a penalty shootout from 0-0.

Even if they attacked overwhelmingly and dominated the game, they didn't earn the right to advance to the next match. Spain succumbed to Morocco on penalties and fell to the last 16 for the second consecutive tournament. "The game was decided in the cruelest way". Captain Busquets lamented.

They did everything they could to break through Morocco's defensive net, which was withdrawing into their own half. He creates a rhythm from slow ball movement, passes to the center, passes with floating balls, and attacked the left and right flanks. He continued to work on various tricks. However, Morocco, who made a double block in their own half, were repelled by maintaining a high level of concentration for 120 minutes, including extra time.

In the penalty shoot-out, Morocco was booed mercilessly from the stands, as Morocco was an Arab team. In a complete away game, Spain failed to convert a single penalty. Busquets, who came on as the third man to come on and was removed, said: "It was a tough game, we drained the opponents, we switched plays, we moved... We lacked luck in the last pass."

Spain lost to Japan in Group E of the first league and finished in second place. Defying most expectations, they topped Group F in first place, allowing Morocco to take advantage of the momentum.

What they both had in common was that they took the initiative most of the time. Not as much as 74% in the Japan matches, but on this day, the ball possession rate was over 60%. However, the goal was far away and it was frustrating.

Spain have been aiming for an attacking style that makes full use of advanced techniques of stopping and kicking, and connects short passes brilliantly. However, modern football has organized and developed defensive tactics to counter it. Even if it is downgraded, it is no longer possible to cut it down by holding it alone as in the past.

The line-up of the national team has changed completely since 12 years ago when they reached the top, and most of the members who supported the golden era are gone. This year's tournament was played with a much younger team, but the same fate awaited them, as in the previous tournament, when they ran out of steam in the penalty shoot-out in the first round of the playoffs. "We dominated the game," Luis Enrique said, but the team may have been at a crossroads.

SPAIN NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM IN WORLD CUP 2022

Morocco showed strong heart in the big game after winning penalty shootouts to reach the last eight of the World Cup for the first time

The first round of the final tournament of the Soccer World Cup (World Cup) was held on the 17th day of the tournament (7th Japan hours) in Lusail, where Portugal and Morocco advanced to the quarterfinals and reached the last eight.

Morocco, who finished first in Group F, qualified for the last eight for the first time. They faced Spain, who finished second in Group E, aiming to win their first title in three tournaments, and won the penalty shoot-out 3-0 after extra time and went 0-0.

If he scores, he will be Morocco's fourth penalty player to reach the last eight for the first time. From a short run, Hakimi unleashed a chip kick that floated in the middle. The strong heart that he showed in the big game where the country's new history depended. The world-class talent, who shared the joy with the supporters, performed a light dance, saying, "There is no such happy day."

Arab compatriots delight Spain's defeat as Morocco reach the last eight of the World Cup for the first time

The first round of the final tournament was held in Al Layan on 6 December (7 Japan hours), and Morocco (1st place in Group F) defeated Spain (2nd place in Group E) 3-0 after a penalty shootout from 0-0 down to advance to the last eight for the first time.

Brought joy to his Arab compatriots. Morocco survived a defensive battle and defeated the "Armada" Spain in a penalty shootout. Following Belgium in the first round, they reached the last eight for the first time. It takes advantage of the "advantage of the land" to create a whirlwind.

It was goalkeeper Bunu who played a key role in making history. After 120 minutes of extra time, the Whites went to a penalty shoot-out without conceding a goal, and God made a series of spectacular saves.

The opponent's first hit the post and failed. Bunu reacted well to the ball and blocked Sorrel's second shot with both hands with a sideways leap to the left. He also read the shot of the third captain, Busquets. He leapt to the right, stretched out his right hand and flicked the ball away. After the penalty shoot-out, the keeper said: "I don't know how we prevented it, there was a little feeling and luck. That's what a penalty kick is all about," he laughed.

Spain dominated the game from start to finish. We were doing our best to make blocks in our own half and rush to counter. Nevertheless, we were able to bounce back the best Spanish attackers in the tournament, thanks in part to the presence of reassuring allies on all sides off the pitch.

The venue is Qatar, which belongs to the same Arab League. Most of the more than 44,000 spectators who visited were on the Moroccan side. Just by getting the ball back, there is a big cheer as if you scored a goal. On the other hand, every time Spain had the ball, whistles and boos enveloped the stadium. When it came to penalty shootouts, the volume went up even more. Bunu thanked him, saying, "I felt the support of the supporters and it became the driving force behind my performance."

They are the only Arab country to reach the quarter-finals for the first time in their sixth appearance. It's an unexplored place in the history of Moroccan football, but there must be reliable friends there.

Spain in '1,000 practice exercises' - All penalty kicks fail, lose to Morocco - World Cup

The Soccer World Cup (World Cup) was held on the 17th day of the tournament (Japan hours and 7th), and Morocco defeated Spain to reach the last eight for the first time. Morocco won the penalty shoot-out 3-0 after going 0-0 after extra time.

For Spain, the operation backfired. In the 13th minute of the 0-0 extra period, Sarabia was brought on by lowering substitute Williams. In anticipation of the penalty shootout, he was introduced as a kicker. The skillful forward, who is making his first appearance in this tournament, kicked the ball first, but it hit the right post. As if dragging a bad run, the second Sorel and the third Busquets were also stopped.