Canada vs Morocco Live Commentary, FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
Group A
1	Netherlands	3	2	1	0	5	1	4	7
2	Senegal	3	2	0	1	5	4	1	6
3	Ecuador	3	1	1	1	4	3	1	4
4	Qatar	3	0	0	3	1	7	-6	0
Group B
1	England	3	2	1	0	9	2	7	7
2	USA	3	1	2	0	2	1	1	5
3	Iran	3	1	0	2	4	7	-3	3
4	Wales	3	0	1	2	1	6	-5	1
Group C
1	Argentina	3	2	0	1	5	2	3	6
2	Poland	3	1	1	1	2	2	0	4
3	Mexico	3	1	1	1	2	3	-1	4
4	Saudi Arabia	3	1	0	2	3	5	-2	3
Group D
1	France	3	2	0	1	6	3	3	6
2	Australia	3	2	0	1	3	4	-1	6
3	Tunisia	3	1	1	1	1	1	0	4
4	Denmark	3	0	1	2	1	3	-2	1
Group E
1	Japan	3	2	0	1	4	3	1	6
2	Spain	3	1	1	1	9	3	6	4
3	Germany	3	1	1	1	6	5	1	4
4	Costa Rica	3	1	0	2	3	11	-8	3
Group F
1	Morocco	3	2	1	0	4	1	3	7
2	Croatia	3	1	2	0	4	1	3	5
3	Belgium	3	1	1	1	1	2	-1	4
4	Canada	3	0	0	3	2	7	-5	0
Group G
1	Brazil	3	2	0	1	3	1	2	6
2	Switzerland	3	2	0	1	4	3	1	6
3	Cameroon	3	1	1	1	4	4	0	4
4	Serbia	3	0	1	2	5	8	-3	1
Group H
1	Portugal	3	2	0	1	6	4	2	6
2	Korea Republic	3	1	1	1	4	4	0	4
3	Uruguay	3	1	1	1	2	2	0	4
4	Ghana	3	1	0	2	5	7	-2	3

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Matches Won

Matches Drawn

Matches Lost

Goals For (Goals scored by a team)

Goals Against (Goals conceded by a team)

Goal Difference

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Total Points

Amazing scenes at the Al Thumama Stadium as the Moroccan players and fans celebrate their historic win.

With that, we take your leave and hope you enjoyed the game! Do not forget to tune in to Sportskeeda's live coverage of the crucial Group E games - Japan vs Spain & Costa Rica vs Germany later tonight. Thank You!

Morocco pip Croatia and Belgium to finish at the top of the table in Group F. In a heartbreak for Belgium, their poor form saw them eliminated from the group stage itself as they scored one goal in three games.

Morocco🇲🇦 are the FIRST African team to top a World Cup group since Nigeria in 1998.

Alphas#FIFAWorldCup #Qatar2022onMG pic.twitter.com/EpyZk0ZuQU
— #3Sports (@3SportsGh) December 1, 2022

🇲🇦✅

Morocco finish 🔝 of Group F and are through to the knockout stages for the first time since 1986!#FIFAWorldCup #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/GUVTD3fsEG
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) December 1, 2022

Canada fail to pick up their first point at the World Cup as they suffer a 2-1 defeat after a good fight against Morocco. The African team, on the other hand, conceded their first goal of the competition but would not mind it as their two first-half goals help them finish at the top of the group with seven points.

FULL-TIME: CANADA 1-2 MOROCCO

MOROCCO ARE IN THE KNOCKOUT STAGE OF THE 2022 FIFA WORLD CUP!!!! They have done it!! The Atlas Lions finish at the top of Group F table thanks to their win over Canada. Morocco's bright start to the game was enough for them to eke out a narrow win over Canada, who struck the crossbar in the second half.

90+4 En-Nesyri with a brilliant outside-of-the-boot pass which is intercepted. Just as Canada look to counter, referee blows the final whistle.

90+4' Croatia and Belgium play out a goalless draw and Morocco just need to hold onto their lead now!

90+3 Borjan with an awkward clearance near the midline but slips while doing so, Morocco can break but Davies is there to cut short their attacking move.

90+2' En-Nesyri with a block in defense as Canada win a corner. Borjan has joined his teammates inside the box but the delivery from the corner is a poor one.

90' We will have four minutes of added time.

90' Free-kick for Canada and they get the game restarted quickly.

43,102 here at Al Thumama for #Can-#Mar.#FIFAWorldCup
— Shamoon Hafez (@ShamoonHafez) December 1, 2022

Substitution for Morocco. Yahya Jabrane replaces Achraf Hakimi.

Steven de Sousa Vitória

85' Steven de Sousa Vitória is yellow carded for a challenge.

85' The game is growing physical as we inch towards the final whistle.

Substitution for Morocco. Jawad El Yamiq replaces Azzedine Ounahi.

Substitution for Morocco. Abderrazak Hamdallah replaced Hakim Ziyech.

Substitution for Canada. David Wotherspoon replaces Junior Hoilett.

76' Canada with their fifth substitution.

71' WAS THAT IN????? Canada rattle the bar following the corner as Hutchinson connects wonderfully to the delivery with a powerful header. The ball hits the underside of the bar and bounces right off the goalline, Bono is clueless and Canada fail to put the ball into the net following chaos in the box.

70' Amrabat's lazy challenge earns a free-kick for Canada. Saiss heads the ball behind for a corner, in a safety-first approach.

67' It is roughly 30 minutes since Morocco last had a shot on goal, the tide is definitely in Canada's favor in the second half but they have not caused any real problems for the Moroccan defense.

Substitution for Canada. Richie Laryea replaces Jonathan Osorio.

Substitution for Morocco. Zakaria Aboukhlal replaces Sofiane Boufal.

Substitution for Morocco. Selim Amallah replaces Abdelhamid Sabiri.

65' Morocco also look to add fresh pairs of legs as they make a double change.

Substitution for Canada. Ismaël Koné replaces Samuel Adekugbe.

Substitution for Canada. Atiba Hutchinson replaces Mark-Anthony Kaye.

Substitution for Canada. Jonathan David replaces Cyle Larin.

60' Canada with a triple change.

59' Hoilett threatens from close range and sends in a good pass to Davies on the right side of the box. The Bayer Munich defender gets something on the ball but the effort is wide of the target.

56' Positive from Canada. They have taken cues from Morocco's first-half dominance and look to control the proceedings in the second half. Hoilett wins a free-kick 35 yards out and Davies sends in the cross but is unable to find his teammates as the ball continues past the right side of the goal for a goalkick.

50' Great defending by Amrabat. Canada break forward with pace but Amrabat tracks back well and makes a timely interception on the left flank.

46' We're back on as Canada get the second half underway.

Achraf Hakimi’s first half by numbers vs. Canada:

88% pass accuracy
46 touches
28 passes completed
3/4 ground duels won
2 tackles won
1/1 cross completed
1 key pass
1 assist

Good ball down the channel. 💫 pic.twitter.com/U3dv9br8Wv
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) December 1, 2022

HALF-TIME: CANADA 1-2 MOROCCO

Morocco showed great desire and resolve to attack and yielded positive results as they scored two goals early on. Canada fought back after struggling to get themselves into the game and halved the deficit through an own-goal. The two teams produced a highly entertaining half and are expected to go toe-to-toe after the break as well.

45+5' The referee blows the whistle right at the end of the five added minutes.

45+2' Ziyech with another sweet delivery from a set-piece and En-Nesyri puts it into the back of the net from a deflection!! The striker thinks he has restored Morocco's two-goal lead but is flagged offside.

Samuel Adekugbe

45+2' Hakimi is brought down by Adekugbe. The defender goes into the referee's book.

45' We will have five minutes of added time.

Nayef Aguerd.

41' The goal has will be credited as an own goal following a hefty deflection from Aguerd.

40' GOALLLL!!! CANADA PULL ONE BACK!!
Adekugbe's cross is deflected and Bono was not at all ready to deal with the sudden change in ball's direction and fails to keep the ball away from the net.

38' Vitoria with an elbow to the back of Nesyri's head in an attempt to win a ball in the air. Free-kick for Morocco.

35' Goal kick for Canada as referees give the go-ahead for the game to continue.

34' The match officials seem to be pondering over something and the play is paused for the meanwhile.

33' Morocco attack from the right-flank again! Hakimi goes wide and sends in a cross, which Boufal is able to connect right in front of the goal. He leaves the ball for Sabiri, whose shot is blocked in a crowded Canada box.

31' As things stand, Morocco will qualify for the knockout stage! Meaning one of either the FIFA No.2 Belgium or 2018 runners-up Croatia will be eliminated from the competition.

Jonathan Osorio

26' Osorio with a poor challenge on Sabiri and earns a yellow card.

23' Youssef En-Nesyri.

23' GOALLLLLL! WHAT A STRIKE FROM Youssef En-Nesyri!!
Morocco double their lead after En-Nesyri speeds past his markers and connects with a lobbed pass at the edge of the box. He has the ball on his preferred right foot and unleashes a powerful low-shot. Borjan could've done better at his near post.

22' Morocco break after a spell of Canadian dominance via Ziyech. The Chelsea midfielder tries to get the ball to his left foot and his low cross is blocked.

18' Canada looking to slow the pace of the game as they retain more possession now.

15' Canada with their first chance of the game! Larin with a strong run down the right flank and after a quick one-two with Kaye, he crosses in the ball for Buchanan. The striker stretches and manages to get something on the ball but it goes behind for a goal kick.

10' Morocco win another free-kick in Canada's half. Ziyech's delivery is deflected out for a throw.

8' Ziyech's delivery is a good one and this time Borjan makes a confident clearance as he punches the inswinging corner away.

8. Hakim Ziyech takes the free-kick and his effort is deflected behind for a corner by the wall.

8' Ounahi is on the ground and the game is paused for a moment. He gets up and walks slightly uncomfortably but will be able to continue.

Junior Hoilett

7' Junior Hoilett with a poor sliding tackle on Ounahi and is penalized.

4' A costly blunder from Borjan as he comes out of his line to clear the ball but fails to clear the ball away from danger. Ziyech was in the right place at the right time and gives the Atlas Lions a very important lead.

4' Hakim Ziyech.

4' GOAAAALLLLLL out of nowhere!!! Morocco take the lead!!
Hakim Ziyech pounces on Canada's error and finishes off with ease into the back of an empty net.

1' Morocco with an early warning to Canada! A ball into the box is awkwardly cleared by the Canadian defenders.

1' We have kick-off as Morocco get the game underway!

Morocco have just one win to their name in their last six appearances but have managed to keep a clean sheet in their last two games at the competition.

Canada have suffered a defeat in each of their five appearances at the World Cup. They scored for the first time at the competition against Croatia in their previous outing.

The kick off is not far away now as the players have walked onto the pitch for the pre-game formalities.

Morocco are undefeated in their three meetings against Canada thus far, winning twice and playing out a draw.

🚨تشكيلة المنتخب الوطني أمام منتخب كندا

Starting XI :Your Atlas lions playing against Canada 🇨🇦#DimaMaghrib 🇲🇦 #TeamMorocco #FIFAWorldCup @pumafootball pic.twitter.com/kJDGPxJCyf
— Équipe du Maroc (@EnMaroc) December 1, 2022

YOUR #CANMNT STARTING XI! ⚔️#WeCAN pic.twitter.com/KVFRUBTzhX
— Canada Soccer (@CanadaSoccerEN) December 1, 2022

Here's how the two teams are lining up for their final group-stage game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup -

Morocco (4-3-3): Yassine Bounou (GK); Noussair Mazraoui, Romain Saïss, Nayef Aguerd, Achraf Hakimi; Abdelhamid Sabiri, Sofyan Amrabat, Azzedine Ounahi; Sofiane Boufal, Youssef En-Nesyri, Hakim Ziyech.

Canada (3-4-3): Milan Borjan (GK); Alistair Johnston, Steven Vitória, Kamal Miller; Sam Adekugbe, Jonathan Osorio, Mark-Anthony Kaye, Alphonso Davies; Tajon Buchanan, Cyle Larin, Junior Hoilett.

Morocco have four points to their name and are in good position to qualify for the knockout stage.
If they secure a win in this match, they will earn a place in the next round, irrespective of the outcome of the game between Croatia and Belgium.

Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's LIVE blog for the 2022 FIFA World Cup clash between Canada and Morocco! Stay tuned as we bring you all the action from the Al Thumama Stadium in Qatar, as Canada play for pride and Morocco look to book their place in the knockout stages

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01 December, Thu 08:30 PM IST

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