Historical past makers Morocco stun Portugal 1-0, advancing to World Cup semis

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Left again Yahya Attiat-Allah made a number of surging runs down the flank, presenting Selim Amallah with probability within the thirty fifth minute, which he was unable to transform.

However seven minutes later, a excessive ball from the fullback into the Portuguese field was met by a towering header from En-Nesyri, outjumping each goalkeeper Diogo Costa and defender Ruben Dias at hand Morocco the lead.

Portuguese frustration was evident as they swarmed the Argentine referee Facundo Tello on the finish of the primary half, complaining that a number of penalty appeals had been turned down.

Morocco got here near a second objective 4 minutes into the second half as Jawad El Yamiq received a contact to Hakim Ziyech’s in-swinging free kick however Costa was in place this time to dam.

Ronaldo’s entry within the 51st minute was met with a loud refrain of jeers, however he did inject a brand new power into the Portugal aspect for whom Goncalo Ramos, the hat-trick hero of their 6-1 win over Switzerland within the earlier spherical, missed with a close-in header within the 58th minute.

Bruno Fernandes hit excessive of the crossbar 5 minutes later as Portugal threw extra into assault and Morocco started to take a seat deeper. Bounou saved once more from Joao Felix with seven minutes left.

Morocco’s Walid Cheddira was despatched off in stoppage time after receiving two yellow playing cards in fast succession.

However his aspect, to the delight of their raucous assist, held out for a well-known victory.