Atlas Lions disqualified from CAN, losing to Egypt 2-1

Atlas Lions disqualified from CAN, losing to Egypt 2-1
Sunday 30 January 2022 - 18:51

Morocco has been disqualified from the African Cup of Nations (CAN) this Sunday, January 30, losing to Egypt 2-1.

The quarter final game started in Morocco’s favor, 4 minutes into the first half, an early penalty claim from Morocco, the VAR was called in and the referee granted it.

Boufal catches Egyptian goalkeeper Gabaski off guard to give Morocco a 1-0 lead, 7′ in.

Moroccan goalkeeper Bounou saves a hit from Mohamed and the ball squirts to Salah who then scores at 53′, during the second half.

Egypt then scores its winning goal at 100′, as Salah finds space down the wing as he takes on three defenders, and then passes across goal and Trezeguet keeps his cool and slots in.

The Pharos dominated had 52% overall possession, while 4 of their players received caution Yellow Cards, versus 2 on the Moroccan side.

Egypt has qualified for the CAN semifinals and is set to face the host country, Cameroon.

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