“Why not an African World Cup champion?” Regragui goals to pave the way in which with Morocco
A passionate Moroccan aspect clinched a spot within the final 16 of the World Cup for the primary time since 1986 by beating the already eradicated Canadians 2-1 on Thursday and mercilessly capitalizing on their opponents’ errors.
Morocco, needing a win or a draw of their last Group F match to achieve the knockout rounds, took benefit of a weak clearance by goalkeeper Milan Borjan that landed on the ft of Hakim Ziyech. Cheered on by a vociferous crowd of Moroccan followers, midfielder Ziyech effortlessly lobbed the ball over the stranded goalkeeper to open the scoring within the fourth minute. Borjan had been positioned in an unenviable place by centre-back Steven Vitoria, whose weak again go pressured the goalkeeper to drive Moroccan ahead Youssef En-Nesyri to the ball.
En-Nesyri remained harmful within the first half and doubled Morocco’s lead within the twenty third minute when he ran onto an extended ball from Achraf Hakimi and beat Borjan on the close to publish. En-Nesyri additionally thumped a volley into the Canadian internet in first-half stoppage time however that aim was dominated offside.
With Croatia tied with Belgium within the different Group F match, Morocco end first within the group and can face second place in Group E, which consists of Japan, Spain, Germany and Costa Rica. Moroccan defender Nayef Aguerd put Canada on the scoreboard with an personal aim, the primary of this World Cup, by by chance tipping a Sam Adekugbe cross previous his personal goalkeeper Yassine Bounou within the fortieth minute. Canada, which is leaving its first World Cup since 1986 and not using a win, robotically qualifies for the 2026 match, which it co-hosts with the USA and Mexico.
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World Cup 2022: Japan vs Spain
Spain 1-1 Germany – match report
Previous Miguel Delaney at Al Bayt Stadium
A draw which may simply present why a burgeoning Spain will miss out on successful this World Cup, stopping Germany from falling out of it. It is such a tremendous line, from a fascinating 1-1 draw.
Hansi Flick’s aspect want much more than that of their subsequent recreation towards Costa Rica, and likewise a service from Spain towards Japan, however they need to really feel appreciable aid right here. They’ve survived. They’ve persevered. It is outstanding to assume that these groups entered this World Cup as equals, and that this match resulted in a draw. Spain have been so significantly better, as evidenced by their positions within the group. However Luis Enrique’s aspect even have flaws, as evidenced by the way in which they gave up this win.
Kieran JacksonDecember 1, 2022 6:27 p.m
World Cup 2022: Japan vs Spain
Japan 0-1 Costa Rica – match report
Previous Mark Critchley at Al-Rayyan Stadium
Japan arrived in Qatar hoping to atone for his or her most notorious visits to this nation, when a stoppage-time equalizer in a 2-2 draw towards Iraq on impartial floor in the course of the 1994 World Cup qualifiers denied them their first ever place at a last. There have been seven consecutive {qualifications} since then – a outstanding rise to turning into a longtime footballing nation – but when they depart with out reaching the knockout phases of this match, they are going to be left to rue this defeat as their new ‘Tragedy of Doha’.
After their distinctive win within the first spherical of group play, to not point out Costa Rica’s 7-0 rout, this was an opportunity for Japan to all however safe a spot within the final 16 and stress Germany forward of their assembly with Spain later tonight. As an alternative, Keysher Fuller’s 81st-minute winner has turned Group E on its head and produced a believable state of affairs the place all 4 sides go into the ultimate spherical on factors.
Hajime Moriyasu can attempt to look on the brilliant aspect and philosophize that three factors after two video games is par for the course. However within the chilly actuality of a World Cup, as they witness Moriyasu and his gamers bow apologetically to their supporters on the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, the one conclusion to be drawn from a terrifying contest with a sensational end is that his group have wasted the golden alternative to beat Germany.
Costa Rica, in the meantime, remains to be virtually alive because of Fuller. The appropriate-back’s looping, barely missed shot went proper by means of goalkeeper Shuichi Gonda’s outstretched palm. The possibility had solely come his means as Yeltsin Tejeda capitalized on a mistake by Hidemasa Morita. It was an unsightly aim to win an uglier recreation however simply what Luis Fernando Suarez’s aspect deserved for a disciplined recreation plan.
Kieran JacksonDecember 1, 2022 6:19 p.m
World Cup 2022: Japan vs Spain
Spain boss Luis Enrique remembers late daughter on ‘big day’ at World Cup
However it had nothing to do with soccer.
Luis Enrique stated Sunday would have been the thirteenth birthday of his daughter, Xana Martínez, who died three years in the past from a uncommon type of bone most cancers.
“It was a big day for me and my household,” Luis Enrique stated. “Clearly we do not have our daughter with us bodily anymore, however she remains to be current day by day. We bear in mind her lots, we chortle and take into consideration how she would act in each state of affairs we expertise.”
He had beforehand posted a video on Instagram saying that “not solely are we enjoying Germany at present, however Xanita would have turned 13.” He wished her “a great day” wherever she was proper now.
“That is how life works,” he stated after the sport. “It isn’t nearly lovely issues and discovering happiness, it is about figuring out methods to deal with these moments.”
Kieran JacksonDecember 1, 2022 6:05 p.m
World Cup 2022: Japan vs Spain – TEAM NEWS
Japanese: Shuichi Gonda, Shogo Taniguchi, Ko Itakura, Yuto Nagatomo, Takefusa Kubo, Hidemasa Morita, Junya Ito, Daichi Kamada, Ao Tanaka, Maya Yoshida, Daizen Maeda
Spain: Unai Simon, Cesar Azpilicueta, Pau Torres, Sergio Busquets, Alvaro Morata, Gavi, Nico Williams, Alejandro Balde, Rodri, Dani Olmo, Pedri
Kieran JacksonDecember 1, 2022 5:47 p.m
World Cup 2022: Japan vs Spain
Spain want to prime Group E on the 2022 World Cup with a win towards Japan tonight.
The 2010 champions want some extent to ensure their qualification for the knockout part, whereas half an eye fixed can be on the second match in Group E between Costa Rica and Germany.
“It was a wierd feeling within the dressing room as a result of we had the chance to beat Germany and we let it slip by means of our arms and it was a disgrace – however we have now to consider that we’re on the prime of the so-called Group of Demise and we have now to be optimistic, stated Spain boss Luis Enrique forward of the match.
Kick-off is nineteen.00 – group information coming instantly!
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Kieran JacksonDecember 1, 2022 5:45 p.m
Canada 1-2 Morocco – MATCH REPORT
Morocco have been made to work arduous for it by a spirited Canada, however two first-half targets have been sufficient to make sure they certified for the final 16 of the World Cup for simply the second time in historical past after a 2-1 victory.
After their heroic victory over Belgium of their final match, one of the well-known victories in African sporting historical past, Morocco are the second group from the continent to achieve the knockout stage after Senegal booked a date with England, and unbelievable progress as group winners.
Belgium’s depressing month resulted in additional catastrophe as their failure to beat Croatia means one of many pre-tournament favorites drops out, with Morocco turning into the primary African group to achieve the World Cup as group winners since Nigeria in 1998. However they needed to work arduous for his or her success of a Canadian aspect ending pointless, regardless of their finest efforts.
After a rousing rendition of the Moroccan nationwide anthem at Al Thumama Stadium that could not fail to awaken the Arab nation from any lingering lethargy, Canada was instantly placed on the again foot.
What the Canadians wanted to do in the event that they have been to have any probability at their first ever World Cup recreation was simply to regular the ship, not concede any early targets, keep away from making errors the place potential.
Kieran JacksonDecember 1, 2022 5:26 p.m
Canada 1-2 Morocco
Here is how shut Canada got here to equalizing by means of Atiba Hutchinson!
Kieran JacksonDecember 1, 2022 5:15 p.m
Canada 1-2 Morocco
Many of the Morocco gamers are crying out right here! It’s their first look within the knock-out part of the World Cup since 1986!
They may play the runners-up in Group E – which incorporates Spain, Germany, Japan and Costa Rica and concludes tonight – on the Schooling Metropolis Stadium on Tuesday at 3pm (GMT).
Kieran Jackson1 December 2022 at 17.00
Canada 1-2 Morocco
Jubilant scenes for Morocco at Al Thumama Stadium – Morocco’s gamers have a good time as in the event that they received the entire thing!
Truthfully, why would not they?!
Canada has caught the attention – however goes dwelling with three losses to its identify.
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Kieran JacksonDecember 1, 2022 4:57 p.m
Canada 1-2 Morocco
FULL TIME: Morocco’s substitutes dash onto the pitch to have a good time – they’ve achieved it!
Morocco finishes prime of Group F! Croatia comes second, Belgium is gone.
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Kieran JacksonDecember 1, 2022 4:55 p.m
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