From the start of the game, the Moroccan team exerted offensive pressure. The players led to intensity attacks, an effort made up by a goal from Ismaïl El Aoud in the 13ᵉ minute of play, giving the advantage in Morocco.
After conceding this goal, South Africa reacted by developing several offensives. The South African team has been dangerous at times, but the Moroccan defense and its goalkeeper prevented equalization before half-time. The first period therefore ended on the 1-0 score.
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-In the second half, the Moroccan team sought to score a second goal to consolidate their lead. However, it was South Africa that marked, Neo Bohloko equalizing for his team in the 54ᵉ minute (1-1).
Following this South African equalization, the Moroccan selection reacted quickly. Ziyad Baha scored two goals in the space of a few minutes, first in the 61ᵉ then in the 62ᵉ minute, thus bringing the scoring to 3-1 in favor of Morocco.
The score remained unchanged until the end of regulation time. This victory allows Morocco to access the last square in the continental competition. In the semi-finals, the Moroccans will face the winner of the quarter-final between Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, a match scheduled for Friday in Berrechid.
