Host nation Morocco secured a slim 1–0 victory over Tanzania to progress to the AFCON quarterfinals, in a match marked by VAR drama and a controversial late choice.
Morocco took the lead early within the contest when Ismael Saibari discovered the again of the online within the fifteenth minute, giving the Atlas Lions a deserved benefit and igniting celebrations among the many dwelling supporters however VAR examine had additionally been performed for the aim, which was finally disallowed, including to the stop-start nature of the encounter.
The second half produced a number of tense moments. Within the sixty fourth minute, Brahim Díaz appeared to have doubled Morocco’s lead with a right-footed end after a well-timed help from Achraf Hakimi.
Tanzania grew into the match because it progressed and was left aggrieved when a penalty enchantment was waved away by the referee — a choice that might have restored parity within the closing phases and altered the complexion of the sport.
Regardless of the strain, Morocco remained defensively stable to guard their slim lead and seal qualification to the final eight.
The victory units up a extremely anticipated quarter-final showdown in opposition to five-time champions Cameroon, because the hosts proceed their pursuit of AFCON glory on dwelling soil.
