Morocco top group in a repeat of 1986

NEW DELHI: there is a lot of steel in their line-up. They will now face whoever finishes second in Group E.

The match got off to a good start for the Moroccans thanks to Canada’s goalkeeper Milan Borjan who went out on a walkabout and gave a gentle pass to Ziyech, who did not turn down the gift. A wellcontrolled chip gave Morocco the lead.

The lead was doubled in the 23rd minute when En-nesyri scored with a fine strike, beating Borjan at his near post after running onto a speculative ball and fighting off two defenders.

Morocco made things interesting for themselves with the tournament’s first own goal. Aguerd redirected a cross from Sam Adekugbe to the near post and into the bottom corner. It was the first goal Morocco have conceded in seven games and that is something other teams would have taken note of as well. This is a fast team and they are a very focussed team too.