Morocco Beats Portugal To Reach FIFA World Cup Semi-Finals

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The dream of lifting the World Cup is over for Cristiano Ronaldo. No one expected such a heartbreaking moment would arrive for the player who has given everything for football and his nation.

First time in history that Morocco beats portugal to reach FIFA world cup Semi-Final . It was chaos all over the Arab nation, Moroccans only needed one goal to hold their victory and that’s what they did.

Source: Sporting News

Ronaldo didn’t start the game, but when he got in nothing happened and no one could break the defense of Morocco.

Youssef En-Nesyri was the man who gave his side and fans moments of joy to celebrate the victory. Recently Croatia Knocked Brazil from FIFA World Cup Dream and argentina will face croatia in semi-final but, it was so unexpected for all football fans

Morocco Beats Portugal & Reach In Semi Final

Since the kickoff, Morocco played exceptionally and their defensive line-up was unbeatable. Morocco was pressing and making chances to find the net. In the 42nd minute, Youssef with a flying header got thrashed the net and broke the deadlock.

Source: MARCA

It was bombastic, Moroccan fans were screaming and enjoying the infinite moment. The momentum of the goal can be seen as Ronaldo reacted on the bench.

In the second half, Ronaldo was in but couldn’t find a chance to put the ball in the net. Moroccan players defended their goal with pure determination and dedication. Not a single Portugal players were able to break the Morocco defence.

At the final whistle, happiness and tears were all over the stadium. But all eyes were on one man, Cristiano Ronaldo who left the pitch in tears but nothing else.

Source: CNN

The Moroccan celebration was overshadowed by Cristiano Ronaldo’s tears and breakdown. It was the final dance for him as he will not play another World Cup.

Morocco showed the same game, what they did against Spain and knocked them out in penalties. Now semi-finals stage is all set, Argentina vs Croatia and Morocco vs France.

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