Those who woke up early today (23) to see Morocco x Croatia were disappointed. At the opening of the fourth day of world Cupthe current world vice-champion did not emerge from a goalless draw with the African team at the Al Bayt stadium in Al Khor, giving away the third 0-0 draw of the World Cup in Qatar —the first were yesterday (22), in Denmark x Tunisia And Mexico vs Poland.
After the great season of 2018, when they stopped only in France in the big decision, Modric’s team entered the field as favorites against the Moroccans, but the Croatian team lacked creativity. The Ace of real Madrid he also tried, going around the whole field and creating some good chances, but he lacked company.
Merits to Morocco, da Judge (PSG) e Ziech (Chelsea). Helped by an audience that pushed the team at various points in the match, the Africans showed intensity, defended with quality and managed to contain Croatian creativity.
A third goalless draw in four games contrasts with the start of the World Cup in Qatar, which saw 12 goals in just the first three ties: Qatar 0 x 2 Ecuador, England 6 x 2 Iran And Senegal 0 x 2 Netherlands.
Belgium and Canada, the other two teams in Group F of the World Cup, will take the field at 16 (Brasilia time) today (23), at the Al Rayyan stadium. In the second round of the group, scheduled for Sunday (27), Morocco faces Belgium, at 10, while Croatia duels with Canada, immediately afterwards, at 13.
Fans excite more than 1st Q
The crowd was excited at Al Bayt, but not the match, at least in the first half. What we saw on the pitch was a tight and technically weak duel, despite the presence of players like Modric, Kovacic, Hakimi and Ziyech. Danger even only in injury time, with goalkeeper Bono blocking a close shot by Vlasic from inside the area, after a low cross from the left, and Modric who from the crescent moon sends a left-handed bomb over the goal, after a rebound.
2nd Q a little better, but not that much…
The return of the second half aroused some emotion in the first minutes. With Morocco advancing in marking, Croatia started to find more space, always starting from the feet of the precise Lukas Modric. It didn’t take long for the African team to disband, giving more balance to the duel and once again setting Al Bayt fans on fire. But the
The best: Modric the tireless
Modric’s fine touch has once again attracted attention. He was the one who sought the game the most and built Croatia’s main moves. Rushing across the field, he set the pace for the Croatian side. But there was no company…
Data sheet
Morocco 0 X 0 Croatia
Competition: World Cup 2022 Group F 1st round
Local: Al Khor Al Bayt Stadium (QAT)
Date and time: November 23, 2022, at 7:00 (Brasilia time)
Referee: Fernando Andres Rapallini (ARG)
Assistants: Diego Bonfa (ARG) and Juan Pablo Belatti (ARG)
Yellow cards: Arrabat (MAR)
Morocco: Good; Hakimi, Aguerd, Saiss and Mazraqui (Attiat-Allah); Amrabat, Ounahi (Sabiri) and Amallah; Ziyech, Boufal (Ezzalzouli) and En-Nesyr (Hamdallah). Technician: Walid Reragui
Croatia: Livakovic; Juranovic, Lovren, Gvardiol and Sosa; Brozovic, Kovacic (Majer) and Modric; Vlasic (Pasalic), Perisic (Orsic) and Kramaric (Livaja). Technician: Zlatko Dalic
This Wednesday’s UOL News Copa (23) analyzes Tite’s offensive formation, Morocco x Croatia, Argentina’s hangover, the debut of the favorites at the World Cup, such as Germany, Belgium and Spain, and other news. Watch:
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