🇲🇦 Morocco make history, reach U20 World Cup final | OneFootball

Morocco is in the U-20 World Cup final for the first time in its history.

After a 1-1 draw that persisted until overtime, the North African team defeated France 5-4 on penalties this Wednesday (15).

Already surpassing their achievement in the 2005 edition, when they stopped in the semis.

The Moroccan goal came at 32 minutes when the VAR confirmed a penalty. Zabiri took the shot, the ball hit the post, the goalkeeper Olmeta, and went in. France reacted in the second half: Michail equalized at 59 minutes.

Morocco had more clear chances, while France had a greater volume of play. This did not prevent the penalties.Beyuku missed the second French penalty, hitting the post. Hamony missed Morocco's fourth penalty, with Olmeta saving it.

It was up to the Moroccan goalkeeper Benchaouch to shine by saving N’Guessan's shot, securing the 5-4 in the alternates.

Morocco now awaits the winner of Argentina vs. Colombia.

Photo: FIFA/Disclosure

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