Croatia Edges Morocco 2-1 in World Cup Third-Place Match

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Croatia Edges Morocco 2-1 in World Cup Third-Place Match

2 to 1. This is the final score of the match between Morocco and Croatia played today in Qatar. The Atlas Lions therefore finish 4th in this World Cup, a position that no one would have imagined a month ago.

The Moroccans were there to win, but they are quickly cooled by a Croatian team that did not intend to just make up the numbers. A first goal is scored in the 7th minute by Gvardiol but Dari, hampered today by a thigh injury, equalizes two minutes later.

The Moroccans push and try to reach the opposing nets, but unfortunately, several defensive errors were noted in the first half and that does not forgive. The Croats take advantage of this and take the lead just before going to the locker room (Orsic - 42nd).

Walid Regragui rotates his squad and gives a chance to those who have been on the bench since the start of the World Cup (Anass Zaroury, Bilal El Khannouss..). Despite a fresh team and Moroccan pressure, the Atlas Lions fail to equalize. Final score 2 to 1.

Bravo les Marocains, Bravo Walid Regragui. The Morocco before and after the World Cup is no longer the same.