Morocco booked their place in the World Cup quarter-finals after defeating Canada 3-0 in the last-16 clash on Saturday.
The victory ended the co-hosts’ hopes of progressing further in the tournament. Meanwhile, Morocco continued their impressive World Cup campaign with another commanding performance.
Ounahi Leads Morocco to Comfortable Victory
The breakthrough came after halftime when Azzedine Ounahi produced a match-winning display.
The Moroccan midfielder scored twice in the second half to put his team firmly in control. As a result, Canada struggled to recover against a confident Moroccan side.
Later in the match, Soufiane Rahimi added a third goal to seal an emphatic 3-0 victory.
Consequently, Morocco secured their place in the quarter-finals with a convincing win.
Canada’s World Cup Journey Comes to an End
Canada entered the knockout stage hoping to extend their campaign on home soil.
However, Morocco’s disciplined performance proved too strong throughout the contest.
Despite Canada’s efforts, the 2022 World Cup semi-finalists controlled the decisive moments and finished their chances clinically.
Therefore, the co-hosts bowed out of the competition in the Round of 16.
Quarter-Final Challenge Awaits Morocco
Following the victory, Morocco will now prepare for a quarter-final showdown next week.
Their next opponents will be either France or Paraguay, depending on the outcome of the remaining Round of 16 fixture.
With momentum on their side, Morocco will aim to continue their impressive run as they move one step closer to another memorable World Cup campaign.
