Morocco Book AFCON Futsal Semi-Final Berth with Dominant Display
Impressive Performance Highlights Title Contender Status
Morocco's national futsal team, led by manager Hicham Dguig, has cemented its status as a tournament favorite by securing a place in the semi-finals of the ongoing Africa Futsal Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2024.
In a dominant display, Morocco overcame a resilient Zimbabwean side in the quarter-finals with a convincing 5-2 victory. The Atlas Lions controlled the match from the outset, with captain Yassine Elhafi opening the scoring in the first half.
Zimbabwe fought back to level the score in the second half, but Morocco's experience and quality shone through. Soufiane El Mesrar and Hamza Boumalouh added goals to restore Morocco's lead, before Elhafi completed his hat-trick to seal the win.
Morocco's performance was a testament to their impressive depth and tactical flexibility. Hicham Dguig rotated his squad effectively, with all players contributing to the victory. The team's defensive discipline and attacking prowess were both on display, as they restricted Zimbabwe to a limited number of chances while creating numerous opportunities of their own.
With the semi-finals now in sight, Morocco has emerged as one of the front-runners for the tournament title. Their dominant performance against Zimbabwe has sent a clear message to their opponents that they are a force to be reckoned with. The Atlas Lions will be confident of continuing their title pursuit when they face their next challenge in the semi-finals.
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