The Moroccan national team continued its impressive run in the Kings League World Championship, advancing to the semi-finals after defeating the United States in a penalty shootout. The thrilling quarter-final match, held in Milan, Italy, ended in a dramatic 7-7 draw in regulation time before Morocco prevailed in the shootout.
A large contingent of Moroccan fans packed the stands, providing unwavering support for the team, which featured several veteran players, including Mbark Boussoufa, Zakaria Hadraf, and Issam Raki.
The match began with Morocco taking an early lead through a goal by standout player Nader Louah in the opening minute. However, the United States quickly turned the tide, scoring three goals in just eight minutes. Morocco managed to narrow the gap with an own goal but went into halftime trailing 5-2 after conceding two more goals.
In the second half, Morocco mounted a spirited comeback. Fouad El Amrani scored the team’s third goal in the 22nd minute, followed by Achraf Saoud’s fourth goal in the 26th minute. El Amrani struck again to bring Morocco closer, and Nader Louah added two crucial goals to level the score at 7-7.
With the score tied, the match went to penalties, where the Moroccan players held their nerve to secure a spot in the semi-finals.
Morocco will face Colombia in the semi-finals after the South American team defeated Uzbekistan in their quarter-final match.
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