Morocco Cruise Past UAE to Book Arab Cup Final Spot
So, the story coming out of the 2025 Arab Cup right now is all about Morocco and how convincingly they marched into the final after brushing aside the United Arab Emirates. This semi-final clash had a lot riding on it, especially for the UAE, who were coming in with confidence after knocking out Algeria in a tense penalty shootout in the quarter-finals. But this time, things unfolded very differently.
The match was played at the Khalifa International Stadium in Al Rayyan, and from the opening stages, it was clear that Morocco meant business. Control of the game was gradually established by the Atlas Lions, and that dominance was rewarded just before the half-hour mark. In the 28th minute, Karim El Berkaoui broke the deadlock, finishing off a well-worked move to give Morocco a deserved lead. From that point on, the tempo and rhythm were dictated almost entirely by the North African side.
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The UAE tried to respond and stay competitive, but their efforts were largely contained. Morocco’s defensive structure was solid, and very little space was allowed in dangerous areas. As the match wore on, the pressure kept building, and the Emirati resistance began to fade. That pressure finally paid off again late in the game when Achraf El Mahdioui struck in the 83rd minute, doubling Morocco’s advantage and putting them firmly in control.
By then, the outcome felt inevitable, but Morocco were not done yet. In stoppage time, Abderrazzaq Hamed-Allah put the finishing touch on a dominant performance, scoring in the 90+2 minute to make it 3-0. That goal effectively sealed the match and underlined just how comfortable Morocco had been on the night.
With this victory, Morocco have officially booked their place in the final of the 2025 Arab Cup. Under the guidance of Tarik Sektioui, the team looks composed, confident, and tactically sharp at exactly the right moment in the tournament. They will now face the winner of the other semi-final between Jordan and Saudi Arabia, a match scheduled later in the day.
The final itself will be staged at the iconic Lusail Stadium, a venue already steeped in history after hosting the 2022 World Cup final. For Morocco, the mission is clear now. One more performance like this, and the Arab Cup trophy could very well be heading their way.
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