Nothing seems able to stop the Moroccan team, which continues its “impressive run” at the U20 World Cup after defeating the United States 3–1 to secure a place in the semifinals, reported the Spanish sports daily AS on Monday.
Led by their star striker Yassir Zabiri, once again decisive, the Atlas Cubs have confirmed “their status as tournament favorites,” wrote the newspaper in an article titled “Morocco, Unstoppable.”
This well-deserved qualification propels Morocco into the semifinals of the FIFA U20 World Cup, allowing the young Atlas Cubs to match the historic feat achieved by the senior national team at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the publication noted.
From the very first dangerous play, captain Othmane Maamma elegantly set up his teammate Zabiri, who left the American goalkeeper with no chance.
Before halftime, the referee awarded a penalty for a shirt pull inside the box, converted by Campbell, allowing the United States to level the score just before the break. But the Moroccan side quickly regained the lead, from a throw-in, Zabiri lightly touched the ball, which Wynder inadvertently deflected into his own net, putting Morocco back in front.
The Atlas Cubs then exploited the spaces left by their opponents and took advantage of another defensive mistake to seal the victory. Yassine scored the third goal after an excellent move by Boumassaoudi, securing a “clear and convincing win” for his team.
As a result, Morocco will face France in the semifinals of the World Cup next Wednesday at the Estadio Elías Figueroa Brander in Valparaíso.
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