Morocco x Comoro Islands - Highlights, Summary and Match Report | OneFootball

In the opening match of the CAN 2025, Morocco showcased their dominance with a 2-0 win against Comoros. The game, held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, saw Morocco take control from the start, maintaining a staggering 70% possession and delivering 16 shots, 7 of which were on target.

The deadlock was broken in the 55th minute when Brahim Díaz found the net with a precise right-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area, assisted by Noussair Mazraoui. This goal set the tone for Morocco, who continued to press their advantage. Despite an earlier missed penalty by Soufiane Rahimi in the 11th minute, Morocco did not let their spirits dampen.

Morocco doubled their lead in the 74th minute through Ayoub El Kaabi, who scored with a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, thanks to an assist from Anass Salah-Eddine. This second goal effectively sealed the victory for Morocco, leaving Comoros struggling to find their footing with only 30% possession and a mere 4 shots throughout the game.

The match statistics highlight Morocco's superiority, with an expected goals (xG) of 2.28 compared to Comoros's 0.17. Morocco's ability to convert their chances and control the game was evident, setting a high standard for their performance in the upcoming fixtures of the tournament.

Incidents: The story of the match

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The match begins

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Soufiane Rahimi (Morocco) fails a penalty-kick!

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Missed opportunity! Ismael Saibari from Morocco took a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it went wide to the right. The chance was set up by Sofyan Amrabat after a set piece.

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Missed opportunity! Nayef Aguerd from Morocco took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area after a set piece, but it didn't find the target.

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Missed opportunity. Neil El Aynaoui from Morocco takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it goes just wide of the top left corner. The chance was set up by a cross from Anass Salah-Eddine.

Morocco takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Comoros. Brahim Díaz scores with a right-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area.

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GOAL Morocco: Brahim Díaz (Morocco) scores!

Brahim Díaz scores goal number 1 in the competition (1 matches)

Morocco leads 2-0 against Comoros. Ayoub El Kaabi scores with a left-footed strike from the center of the penalty area.

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GOAL Morocco: Ayoub Kaabi (Morocco) scores!

Ayoub Kaabi scores goal number 1 in the competition (1 matches)

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Missed opportunity! Jawad El Yamiq from Morocco took a left-footed shot from the center of the box after a corner kick, but it went wide.

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The referee whistles for the end of the match