Morocco ‘Unstoppable’ Says Coach After Netherlands Thriller
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At a glance
- Morocco defeated the Netherlands 2-1 in their final World Cup group match, securing first place in Group F.
- Morocco's victory, fueled by goals from Hakim Ziyech and Youssef En-Nesyri, eliminated the Netherlands from the tournament.
- Coach Walid Regragui praised his team's performance, calling them 'unstoppable' after their historic achievement.
Morocco stunned the Netherlands with a 2-1 victory in their final World Cup group stage match, clinching the top spot in Group F and advancing to the knockout rounds. The win, a historic achievement for the North African nation, saw them finish ahead of powerhouse teams like Belgium and Croatia.
Hakim Ziyech opened the scoring for Morocco with a long-range effort in the first half, which was initially disallowed for offside but later allowed after a VAR review. Youssef En-Nesyri then doubled Morocco's lead in the second half with a clinical finish. The Netherlands managed a late consolation goal through a penalty, but it wasn't enough to change the outcome.
Morocco's coach, Walid Regragui, expressed immense pride in his team's performance, stating they were "unstoppable." The team's disciplined defense and effective counter-attacking play proved too much for the Dutch side, who were considered favorites. This victory marks a significant milestone for Moroccan football, as they continue to defy expectations on the global stage.
We are unstoppable. We are going to keep going.
Originally published by Asharq Al-Awsat. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.