Morocco ensures its qualification for quarter-finals after defeating Saudi Arabia with 1-0 in FIFA Arab Cup

Morocco ensures its qualification for quarter-finals after defeating Saudi Arabia with 1-0 in FIFA Arab Cup
AFP
Tuesday 7 December 2021 - 18:20

The national team won on Tuesday’s last game with Group C, after defeating Saudi Arabia with a 1-0 win in FIFA Arab Cup, guaranteeing its qualification for the quarter-finals.

The goal was scored by Karim El Berkaoui at the 45th minute of the game.

The national team has already defeated Palestine on December 1st with 4 to 0, and Jordan with 4 to 0 on December 4, enabling the national team to top Group C’s standings with a total of 9 points, followed by Jordan with a total of 6 points, Saudi Arabia and Palestine with 1 point.

Tonight’s game results between Algeria and Egypt will decide on Morocco’s next competitor, as both countries top Group D’s standings in the playoffs with a total of 6 points.

FIFA Arab Cup is taking place from November 30 to December 18, with the participation of 16 member countries of the Union of Arab Football Associations (UAFA), set to meet in Qatar for the 2021 Arab Cup of Nations.

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