From the very beginning of the match, the home team imposed the rhythm of the game and had complete control over the events on the field, while Cameroon did not seriously threaten the opponent’s goal in the first 45 minutes.
Morocco’s dominance was crowned in the 26th minute when Diaz took advantage of El Kaabi’s assist and put his team in the lead, which was the result with which they went to the break.
In the rest of the match, the pace was much slower. Morocco disciplinedly kept the advantage, and the Cameroonians did not find a way to break through the solid defense of the hosts.
The question of the winner was solved in the 74th minute, when Saibari hit the opposite corner of the goal with a precise shot and made the final 2:0.
Earlier in the day, the placement among the four best selections was also won by Senegal, which defeated Mali with a minimum score of 1:0.
The only goal of the match was scored by Ndiaye in the 27th minute. The situation for Mali got even more complicated towards the end of the first half, when Bissouma received a red card, so the team with one less player failed to equalize.
The remaining two quarter-final matches are scheduled for tomorrow. The better of the duel between Egypt and Ivory Coast will play against Senegal, while Morocco will face the winner of the match between Algeria and Nigeria in the semi-finals.
(Vijesti.ba)
