Morocco vs Bahrain | Prince Moulay Abdallah Stadium in Rabat. PHOTO CREDIT: Vavel
In a fiercely contested game, Morocco defeated Bahrain after a fierce battle. A corner kick in the final minutes provided the game-winning goal. The Moroccan team's victory is significant as they continue to get ready for the 2026 World Cup.
Full-time at Prince Moulay Abdallah Stadium in Rabat. The Moroccan national team wins the match in the final moments. The visitors couldn’t hold on at the end despite a solid defensive performance throughout the game.
A goal for the Moroccan national team! Corner kick number 23 for the home side finally pays off, as En-Nesyri connects with a header to open the scoring in Rabat. Morocco takes the lead in the final moments of the match!
Visible frustration from the Moroccan head coach over his team’s performance. Fans are slowly leaving the stadium before the referee’s final whistle, as Morocco has lacked the clarity and precision needed to threaten Bahrain’s goal.
At 85', Hakimi may have committed a foul inside the box, but the referee waved the play on. The stadium in Rabat is still the site of the draw. The Moroccan squad is running out of time as they continue to try to break the impasse with more zeal than accuracy.
80' Morocco's 17th corner kick in a game where they are constantly trying to break the impasse. For the Moroccan team, Saibari, Kaabi, El Khannouss, and Ezzalzouli are substituted in place of Igamane, En-Nesyri, Ben Seghir, and Talghalline.
75' Morocco starts to settle into the opposition half with more fluidity and resolve, looking for the goal that may put them ahead this evening at Prince Moulay Abdallah Stadium. Bahrain, on the other hand, has all eleven men behind the ball and is totally defending.
70' The Moroccan national team has grown monotonous and overly dependent on flanking crosses. Throughout the 70 minutes of play, the visiting team plays a disciplined and strong defense, reading and defending these plays well.
50' Morocco aims to attack with the same intensity and attention as the first half, but Bahrain's defense has stayed vigilant and well-prepared, holding down the home team's early attempts.
30' Bahrain's goalie easily saves a shot on goal from Hakimi. Compared to the lively and energizing start we witnessed earlier at Prince Moulay Abdallah Stadium in Rabat, the match's tempo is beginning to slow down.
20' The game's first goal is almost here! The Moroccan squad, which is renowned for maximizing set-piece opportunities due to their aerial strength, accuracy, and astute offensive maneuvers, is attempting its fourth corner kick of the match.
10' The Bahrain national team resists Morocco’s aggressive attack; with every goal kick and throw-in in their favor, they try to slow down the pace of the game and the intensity of the home side. Third corner kick for Morocco.
5' The home side starts with intensity, pushing into Bahrain’s territory. It’s the first corner kick of the match for Morocco, who are pressing hard and looking to open the scoring early in this exciting international clash.
1' Prince Moulay Abdallah Stadium is packed with local supporters as the game gets underway. Bahrain takes the field in an all-white uniform, while Morocco dons its traditional all-red gear. Tonight in Rabat, the air is electrifying.
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