FIFA World Cup 2022, Morocco vs Portugal Quarter-Final Highlights: Morocco Beat Portugal 1-0 To Become 1st African Nation To Reach Semis

FIFA World Cup 2022, Morocco vs Portugal Highlights: Morocco became the first African team ever to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup after defeating Portugal 1-0 on Saturday

NDTV Sports Desk
Updated:December 10, 2022 10:40 pm IST

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Morocco vs Portugal Quarter-Final Highlights: Morocco defeat Portugal in quarterfinal© AFP

FIFA World Cup 2022, Morocco vs Portugal Quarter-Final Highlights: Morocco became the first African team ever to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup after defeating Portugal 1-0 on Saturday. Youssef En-Nesyri's first-half header secured a historic win for Morocco, who will play defending champions France or England for a place in the final. Morocco have surpassed the three other African sides to reach the quarter-finals -- Cameroon in 1990, Senegal in 2002 and Ghana in 2010.

Here are the Highlights of the FIFA World Cup 2022, Football Match between Morocco vs Portugal straight from the Al Thumama Stadium:

December10202222:28 (IST)
FIFA WC: Morocco defeat Portugal
Morocco create history as they defeat Portugal 1-0 in their quarterfinal match. With this win, Morocco become first African and Arab team to enter the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup.
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December10202222:22 (IST)
FIFA WC: Red card to Walid Cheddira
Morocco face another issue as Walid Cheddira has been shown two yellow cards in today's match by the referee and has been asked to leave the pitch.
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December10202222:20 (IST)
FIFA WC: Yellow card to Vitinha
Referee Facundo Tello shows a yellow card to Portugal's Vitinha after he commits a rough tackle on the field while trying to snatch the ball. Portugal are in trouble as they trail 1-0.
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December10202222:17 (IST)
FIFA WC: Good save from Yassine Bounou
Portugal's Joao Felix receives a good pass and unleashes a shot towards the top left corner. But, a brilliant save from goalkeeper Yassine Bounou denies Portugal an another chance to goal.
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December10202222:10 (IST)
FIFA WC: Hakim Ziyech picks up an injury
Portugal are forced to make a change their lineup Diogo Dalot picks up an injury and gets replaced by Richard Horts. On the other hand,Hakim Ziyech gets replaced by Zakaria Aboukhlal in Morocco's lineup.
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December10202222:04 (IST)
FIFA WC: Good defence from Morocco
Joao Cancelo produces a lofted pass in the opponent's box but Morocco's strong defence easily avert the coming danger and deny Portugal a chance to equalize. Portugal trying their best to get their first goal.
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December10202221:57 (IST)
FIFA WC: Foul from Badr Benoun
Referee makes an easy decision and signals a foul after Morocco's Badr Benoun commits a rough tackle on the field. Morocco are in 1-0 lead over Portugal.
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December10202221:53 (IST)
FIFA WC: Bruno Fernandes misses the target
Portugal's Bruno Fernandes produces a good shot after getting a good pass. However, his effort goes in vain as the ball flies over the goal post and Portugal miss out on another goal.
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December10202221:45 (IST)
FIFA WC: Good effort from Azzedine Ounahi
Morocco's Azzedine Ounahi showcases good effort as he receives a good pass and unleashes a shot towards the target. Unfortunately, the ball goes over the goalpost and Morocco miss out on good opportunity to score.
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December10202221:40 (IST)
FIFA WC: Ronaldo enters the field
In the second-half of the game, Portugal call-in Cristiano Ronaldo in their lineup as he replaces Ruben Neves. Apart from him, Raphael Guerreiro will be replaced by Joao Cancelo.
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December10202221:35 (IST)
FIFA WC: We are back underway
Hello and welcome back to the second-half of the quarterfinal match between Morocco and Portugal. Morocco are in 1-0 lead after Youssef En Nesyri provides them with a late goal. Portugal need to redeem themselves in the second-half.
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December10202221:22 (IST)
FIFA WC: Half-time
This marks the end of the first-half of the quarterfinal match between Morocco and Portugal. Morocco are in 1-0 lead after Youssef En Nesyri provides smashes a goal in the last minutes of the first-half.
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December10202221:15 (IST)
FIFA WC: GOAL
GOAL!!! Youssef En Nesyri receives a perfect pass from Yahya Attiat-Allah and unleashes a header towards the middle of the goal as Morocco take 1-0 lead over Portugal.
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December10202221:08 (IST)
FIFA WC: Good save from Diogo Costa
Morocco Sofiane Boufal perfectly takes the ball towards the middle of the goal but goalkeeper Diogo Costa makes a brilliant save to deny Morocco an easy goal.
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December10202221:03 (IST)
FIFA WC: Joao Felix misses again
Portugal's Joao Felix receives a brilliant rebound and produces a shot from the edge. His attempt goes in vain as he fails to get the ball through a defender and it goes out of play.
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December10202220:57 (IST)
FIFA WC: Morocco miss the free-kick
Morocco's Youssef En Nesyri receives a good cross the free-kick and unleashes a header towards the target. Unfortunately, the shot goes too far of the right post.
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December10202220:54 (IST)
FIFA WC: Foul from Bruno Fernandes
Portugal's Bruno Fernandes commits an offensive tackle on the field and referee Facundo Tello has an easy decision to make, as he signals a foul.
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December10202220:52 (IST)
FIFA WC: Foul from Ruben Neves
Referee Facundo Tello wastes no time and signals a foul after Portugal's Ruben Neves commits a foul, while trying to get the ball from an opponent. The scores are levelled at 0-0.
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December10202220:48 (IST)
FIFA WC: Good defence from Morocco
Portugal's Raphael Guerreiro receives a loose pass inside the box produces a first-time strike towards the target. However, his effort goes in vain as Morocco defenders brilliantly avert the coming threat.
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December10202220:42 (IST)
FIFA WC: Joao Felix misses the target
Portugal's Joao Felix unleashes a brilliant header towards the right side of the goal but goalkeeper Yassine Bounou makes a good save and denies an easy goal to Portugal. Both the teams are trying their best to get their goal.
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December10202220:35 (IST)
FIFA WC: Foul from Yahya Attiat-Allah
Referee Facundo Tello signals a foul after Morocco's Yahya Attiat-Allah shows a rough tackle and brings an opponent down.
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December10202220:29 (IST)
FIFA WC: We are underway
The quarterfinal match between Portugal and Morocco begins at Al Thumama Stadium. Portugal will be taking the kick-off.
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December10202220:13 (IST)
FIFA WC: Portugal are all set
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December10202219:39 (IST)
FIFA WC: History beckons Morocco
Morocco maintain the same midfield and attack which helped them see off Spain in the last 16 and qualify for the quarter-finals for the first time in their history.
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December10202219:39 (IST)
FIFA WC: Changes for Morocco
Morocco have been forced into two changes in defence, with Nayef Aguerd and Noussair Mazraoui both unable to play because of injury problems. Jawad El Yamiq steps in at centre-back in place of the West Ham defender while Yahya Attiat-Allah plays at left-back in place of the Bayern Munich man.
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December10202219:38 (IST)
FIFA WC: Analysing Portugal's XI
Goncalo Ramos, who scored a hat-trick in the 6-1 victory, leads the line again, with support from Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva and Joao Felix. Ruben Neves replaces William Carvalho in defensive midfield for Santos's only change, while Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo also remains on the bench with Ronaldo.
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December10202219:38 (IST)
FIFA WC: Is this Portugal's new strategy?
Cristiano Ronaldo starts on the bench once more in Portugal's World Cup quarter-final clash against Morocco on Saturday. Coach Fernando Santos dropped the five-time Ballon d'Or winner for the last 16 win over Switzerland, and maintained a similar line-up against the North Africans.
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December10202219:31 (IST)
FIFA WC: Portugal defeated Switzerland
Portugal stunned Switzerland 6-1 in their Round of 16 clash, to seal their quarterfinals berth. Meanwhile, Morocco thrashed Spain in the penalties.
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December10202219:26 (IST)
FIFA WC: Big milestone waiting for Morocco
If Morocco win today's quarterfinal match, then will become the first African or Arab team to enter the semi-finals of a World Cup.
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December10202219:19 (IST)
FIFA WC: Morocco starting XI
Yassine Bounou; Achraf Hakimi, Jawad El Yamiq, Romain Saiss (capt), Yahya Attiat-Allah; Sofyan Amrabat, Azzedine Ounahi, Selim Amallah; Hakim Ziyech, Youssef En-Nesyri, Sofiane Boufal; Coach: Walid Regragui (MAR)
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December10202219:19 (IST)
FIFA WC: Ronaldo benched again!
Portugal starting XI: Diogo Costa; Diogo Dalot, Ruben Dias, Pepe (capt), Raphael Guerreiro; Ruben Neves, Otavio; Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Joao Felix; Goncalo Ramos; Coach: Fernando Santos (POR)
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December10202219:15 (IST)
Hello and Welcome!
The third quarter-final between Morocco and Portugal will start at 8:30 pm
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