Morocco Edges Past Syria to Reach the Arab Cup Semifinals
So, the quarter-final clash between Morocco and Syria has just delivered exactly the kind of tension and drama you’d expect at this stage of the Arab Cup. The match was held at the Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar, where the conditions were ideal, the stadium was full, and the energy was already soaring even before kickoff. Both teams came in unbeaten, and you could feel a real sense of anticipation from the very first whistle.
From the start, Syria applied heavy pressure, pushing forward aggressively and forcing Morocco into a few uncomfortable moments. The Syrians even won the first corner within seconds. But gradually, Morocco settled into the game and began putting their foot on the ball. A series of chances followed, with the Moroccan attack testing the Syrian defense again and again. Tannane, in particular, was lively, firing multiple powerful attempts that demanded sharp saves from goalkeeper Hadaya.
But the match wasn’t without its worrying moments. In the 17th minute, Moroccan forward Tissoudali suffered a brutal collision with the Syrian goalkeeper and had to be taken off on a stretcher. That incident shook the flow of the game for a while, and Morocco had to reorganize quickly with Azarou stepping in.
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Despite dominating possession and creating wave after wave of attacks, Morocco just couldn’t break through the disciplined Syrian back line. At one point, the VAR had to intervene for a possible Syrian penalty, raising the tension even more, but the decision went in Morocco’s favor. The first half ended 0–0, with Morocco clearly on top but still unable to find the finishing touch.
The second half picked up right where the first left off. Morocco intensified their pressure, firing shots from distance, whipping in crosses, and forcing mistakes. Hadaya was repeatedly called into action, pulling off some heroic saves to keep Syria alive. The atmosphere grew louder, and you could sense a goal was coming.
Finally, in the 79th minute, the breakthrough arrived. After another powerful Moroccan attempt, the Syrian goalkeeper couldn’t hold onto the ball, and Azarou pounced on the rebound, smashing it into the net. It was a huge release for Morocco, and the stadium erupted with chants of “Dima Maghreb.”
The ending, though, wasn’t simple. Morocco went down to ten men after Moufid was sent off shortly after coming into the game. Syria pushed hard in the final minutes, throwing everything forward, but Morocco held firm with tough, disciplined defending until the final whistle.
In the end, Morocco claimed a deserved 1–0 victory and secured their place in the semifinals. They now await the winner of Algeria vs United Arab Emirates, setting up the possibility of a massive Morocco–Algeria showdown. For now, the Lions of the Atlas can breathe a little—they’ve survived a wild, emotional battle and taken one step closer to the title.
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