It’s over ! Morocco offers Brazil
Morocco signs a prestigious victory, in a friendly once morest Brazil! 2-1, goals from Boufal in the 29th and Sabiri in the 79th. The Seleçao had taken advantage of a ball from Bounou to score thanks to Casemiro (67th). The public of Tangier is in madness to celebrate its semi-finalists of the last World Cup, in a packed stadium with 65,000 spectators.
Antony tries his luck from afar
93′ Antony’s distant attempt, alone at the entrance to the surface: the power is there, the framing much less
Be careful not to bury the Brazilians!
90′ How dangerous was this unsuccessful cross from Emerson, who saw his ball blocked by the Amrabat rock. In the impulse, the Moroccan took his opponent to the ground, who seems to have hurt himself a little. Nice scene of the two men sitting on the ground, debriefing
Emerson boxes low and probably won’t come back for the last few minutes
The “Ole Ole” in the stadium!
88′ The public is on fire and accompanies the Moroccan passes of “Ole”, while the Brazilian pressing is ineffective
What if Brazil took advantage of it?
86′ New alert on Bounou’s goal! Morocco came close to punishment once more with a dangerous ball saved by Aguerd, but this time Bounou did not get fooled
By the way, Aguerd is strong. Very strong tonight.
Package cède sa place
C’est Yuri Alberto who comes in
Moroccans have regained momentum
The changes have done good for the Atlas Lions, who are unleashed at the end of the game
BUT DE SABIRI
79 What a Moroccan action which leads to the goal of the incoming Sabiri! It came from all sides, with a cross from Attiatallah for Cheddira who cannot resume as Militao pushes back. But Sabiri prowls to follow up on the rebound with a heavy strike, re-entrant bar!
More changes at the Atlas Lions
Coming out of Boufal, accompanied by En-Nesyri, it is Cheddira and Ez Abde who enter
Ziyech and Boufal ignite the action
75′ Ziyech and Boufal find their connection to ignite the left side! After a first center repelled by the Brazilian defense, the two men are once more in charge but it does not result in a strike
It’s the hydration break
Small break instructions and hydration for the players
Corner for Morocco
71 ‘ Come on, we’re going the other way with a nice Moroccan action on the left side which allows us to obtain a corner
Oh Bounou’s dumpling that offers the equalizer!
67′ Incredible blunder by the Morocco goalkeeper on a slightly crushed shot from Casemiro, which seemed innocuous: he only slowed it down with his hand to deflect it into his own goal!
In line with his two completely failed interventions in the first period, which had already almost cost a lot
Triple change for Brazil
Antony enters in place of Rony
Rodrygo and Andrey exit, Veiga and Vitor Roque enter
Double change for Morocco
El Khannous and Ounahi leave, Sabiri and Louza enter
Antony will make his entrance
The Manchester United player is preparing to return to what looks like a highlight of his family
New corner for Brazil
59 Vinicius hurts with every incursion into his lane. He gets a corner and it’s very close to scoring for the Brazilians, with Casemiro then Rony who just misses the target
Saïss saves his family
58 ‘ Or la la we were not far from the mess in the Moroccan area but the ball is cleared in extremis for a corner by Saïss
The center of Vinicius for nobody
56′ However, this cross was very good in the box, but not enough people were available and that didn’t work, Rony was too short to place his foot. But it will come back, Brazil keep possession
Ounahi tente on the chance!
54′ A vicious strike oddly repelled by Weverton
Amrabat le taulier
53 It must be exhausting to see him rake all the balls and project himself behind to serve his teammates. Suddenly, he suffers a fault in the back…
Hakimi Exit
52′ It was therefore the last action of the Parisian in this match, he gives way to Attiatallah
Hakimi resumes his heavy work in his hallway
51′ Hakimi does a lot of work on the right side but fails to cross, countered by Paqueta who takes the ball out of touch
Bounou’s stop!
48′ How vicious was this magnificent floating shot from Rodrygo but Bounou did the job and diverted for a corner. Behind, no opportunity!
Ziyech’s strike!
47 Good construction of Morocco, from Bounou, who resisted pressure from Brazil to break through on the right side. The action ends with a shot in first intention a little balanced by Ziyech
New fault on Ounahi
46′ We start with a fault suffered by Ounahi, without much impact but which allows Morocco to start from behind
It’s back to Tangier
Come on, let’s go once more following a nice hug image between Vinicius and Amrabat, who have obviously already forgotten their beginning of confusion
It’s the break
1-0 for Morocco, a fairly logical score… even if Vinicuius thought he had opened the scoring. But his goal was invalidated by the VAR, active for this meeting. No doubt for an offside at the start of the action… while the ball was diverted by a Moroccan even before the Real striker might capture it. In the followingmath, Boufal punished the opponent by setting the stadium on fire.
Things are heating up with Amrabat and Vinicius
We’re a stone’s throw from forehead to forehead, it’s getting hot! Amrabat had just made a monstrous defensive comeback to cut off any counterattack
Boufal misses the ball 2-0!
45’+1 What a failure from Boufal when he was all alone! What a job from Ziyech and Ounahi to start the action and Boufal totally misses, failing to regain the ball!
El Khannous the strong link
El Khannous is quite fantastic in this match, he distributes the balls with accuracy and often initiates Moroccan offensive actions. Only downside, his yellow at the 42nd
Another alert for Bounou
43′ Oh la la Ibanez passes very close, the Brazilian lacks a few centimeters to take back a ball that came strong from a free kick
First yellow for El Khannous
42′ First yellow of the match, it is for El Khannous on a very strong tackle which left Andrey Santos on the ground
Amrabat shines in defense!
41′ Amrabat the saviour! The center came very strongly from the right and the foot of the one who made an impression at the World Cup is life-saving! It ends up coming back but without a shot on target
A cartridge wasted by the Seleçao
39′ Free kick wasted by Brazil, Paqueta’s cross is too predictable and lands in the Moroccan fray. It was postponed with no problem.
Ziyech close to 2-0!
37′ Oh the 2-0 ball not on target by Ziyech, who nevertheless tries his special from the right by wrapping!
Rodrygo’s strike!
35′ Not on target when he probably had time to control and probably hook before hitting
Brazil changed number 10
Note that in the absence of Neymar, it was Rodrygo who inherited the 10
Nasty gesture of Militao
32′ Naughty fault by Militao, who tried a brush – without success – before continuing with a stroller of frustration on El Khannous!
BUT OF MOROCCO ! Boufal !
29′ Soufiane Boufal’s immediate response! Amazing ! The Brazilians – still annoyed by the invalidation of the goal? – are completely taken in by missing their raise and Boufal comes to chain pivot and strike, served by El Khannous, to open the scoring!
La petite danse, a stadium in fusion!
Bounou still at fault, Brazil’s goal… disallowed!
26′ Decidedly Bounou once more completely misses in his exit on a ball deflected by a teammate and Vinicius prowls on his side and Brazil opens the scoring… but the referee signals an offside
The Brazilian answer!
24′ Bounou was very, very scared by missing his intervention but caught up just behind, it was hot!
Big heat on Weverton’s goal!
23′ After a stint with Ounahi, El khannous is served and tries his luck with a fast sequence but his shot misses the target!
Rony still too short
22′ This time it’s Militao who tries to throw Rony but he is too short and the ball goes out of goal, once more a dangerous ball from afar
The game is balanced
After a panic on board at the start of the match, Brazil put their game down and the debates are more balanced
Boufal with a baguette
20′ Amrabat for Boufal, who tries to throw En-Nesyri in the middle but he is well covered and fails to regain the ball in one touch to shoot
Moroccan highlight initiated by Hakimi
18 the PSG side launches the action on the right side and combines in small spaces, especially with Ziyech. After a dozen exchanges, no real chance and Brazil recovers
Vinicius warms up
17′ Casemiro tries to launch Vinicius on the left side on a long serve of more than 20 meters but it goes out of touch. Far solutions are a serious option
The Seleçao has come to its senses
Things have been going much better for a few minutes for Brazil, who have put their foot on the ball more thanks in particular to Paqueta and Vinicius
First Brazilian strike!
14′ First big heat on Bounou’s goal! On a bright hidden pass from Paqueta, Rony finds himself served in the middle and tries his luck… but it’s not on target
Vinicius tries to show off
12′ The first alert is signed Vinicius in his lane but the curtain of the Atlas Lions closes without shaking
Ziyech and Boufal for the first chills
10 Ziyech is boiling, progressing in the axis by almost dancing his opponents. He finds a relay with Sofiane Boufal on the left before taking the ball but cannot hit
Free kick for Morocco
8′ It’s for Ziyech’s foot, one of the most prominent at the start of the game offensively. It’s hit directly but pushed back with fists by Weverton
Six possible changes on each side
Friendly match requires, the two teams have agreed: six changes will be possible on each side
Boo no problem
6′ A vague ball swung by the Brazilian midfielder does nothing and is picked up without incident by the Moroccan goalkeeper. A small Brazil for the moment and which is undergoing
For the moment the Moroccans want to play the game
4′ First alert from the left following a Moroccan possession phase but Ziyech’s cross is pushed back without problem.
Morocco settles
First foul whistled on Hakimi, who takes his time to get up, nothing bad. The side of PSG raises away
Tribute to Pele
Minute of applause for King Pelé, who died last December
The players on the lawn
Make way for hymns, the atmosphere is phenomenal. The supporters gave the Moroccan players a standing ovation and had prepared a tifo
Several tributes to Pelé
Brazil also pays tribute to Pelé. This friendly match is the first played by the Seleçao since the king’s death on December 29. The Brazilians will wear a special shirt to pay a new tribute to the legend of Brazilian football.
>>> the planned tributes
A full stadium
The match is sold out, in front of around 65,000 spectators: and the atmosphere is already boiling!
Morocco’s eleven
Bono; Hakimi, Aguerd, Saïss, Mazraoui; Amrabat, Ounahi ; Boufal, El Khannouss, Ziyech; En-Nesyri
The composition of Brazil
Casemiro is captain of an eleven which also includes Lucas Paqueta, Rodrygo or Vinicius.
Weverton; Emerson, Militao, Ibanez, Alex Telles; Casemiro, Andrey, Paqueta ; Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr, Rony.
Follow the friendly match between Morocco and Brazil
Morocco offers a gala match in front of its public. After their place as semi-finalists at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Walid Regragui’s team faces Brazil in Tangier. Kick-off at 11 p.m. for this prestigious friendly match.
It’s a Seleçao without Neymar… and without a real coach who shows up. The PSG star has already finished his season, due to an injury. And on the bench, Ramon Menezes, the U20 coach, takes over following the departure of Tite and while the next strongman has not been chosen (despite insistent rumors concerning Carlo Ancelotti).
On Tuesday, Morocco will follow up with a match once morest Peru, who faced Germany earlier in the evening.
