Morocco 1-0 Portugal: Youssef En-Nesyri scores winner as Cristiano Ronaldo exits World Cup
Morocco becomes the first African nation to reach the World Cup semi-finals with a glorious win over Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal. Youssef En-Neysri beat Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa with a cross for the winner from a header, Ronaldo was a second-half substitute but could not change their fate.
Striker En-Nesyri served on a mistake from Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa to head home the major strike for not only Walid Regragui's side- but the entire African mainland.
Not even the 51st-minute introduction to the field of Cristiano Ronaldo could help Portugal - who was once again left on the bench by his manager Fernando Santos. As Bruno Fernandes hit the crossbar while Goncalo Ramos and Bernardo Silva could not make it to the target from fair positions.
Late on, Morocco utilized the heroic saves from goalkeeper Bono who saved shots of Joao Felix and Ronaldo while Pepe missed a sitter at the very end of eight-minute stoppage time. Also in that time, dramas are seen as the crowd saw substitute striker Walid Cheddira was sent off for two quickfire yellow cards by the referee - turning into a red.
The full-time whoosh sparked triumphant scenes from the Morocco players and their thousands of sympathizers in the daises - while Ronaldo instantly left off the pitch in tears in what is likely to be his last World Cup match.
Morocco proceeds to the World Cup semi-final which will take place on Wednesday, December 14, with kick-off at 7 pm GMT. The African side will face the winner of England and France's quarter-final, which kicks off at 7 pm on Saturday night.
Morocco becomes the first African nation to reach the World Cup semi-finals with a glorious win over Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal. Youssef En-Neysri beat Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa with a cross for the winner from a header, Ronaldo was a second-half substitute but could not change their fate.
Striker En-Nesyri served on a mistake from Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa to head home the major strike for not only Walid Regragui's side- but the entire African mainland.
Not even the 51st-minute introduction to the field of Cristiano Ronaldo could help Portugal - who was once again left on the bench by his manager Fernando Santos. As Bruno Fernandes hit the crossbar while Goncalo Ramos and Bernardo Silva could not make it to the target from fair positions.
Late on, Morocco utilized the heroic saves from goalkeeper Bono who saved shots of Joao Felix and Ronaldo while Pepe missed a sitter at the very end of eight-minute stoppage time. Also in that time, dramas are seen as the crowd saw substitute striker Walid Cheddira was sent off for two quickfire yellow cards by the referee - turning into a red.
The full-time whoosh sparked triumphant scenes from the Morocco players and their thousands of sympathizers in the daises - while Ronaldo instantly left off the pitch in tears in what is likely to be his last World Cup match.
Morocco proceeds to the World Cup semi-final which will take place on Wednesday, December 14, with kick-off at 7 pm GMT. The African side will face the winner of England and France's quarter-final, which kicks off at 7 pm on Saturday night.
Morocco 1-0 Portugal: Youssef En-Nesyri scores winner as Cristiano Ronaldo exits World Cup
Morocco becomes the first African nation to reach the World Cup semi-finals with a glorious win over Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal. Youssef En-Neysri beat Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa with a cross for the winner from a header, Ronaldo was a second-half substitute but could not change their fate.
Striker En-Nesyri served on a mistake from Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa to head home the major strike for not only Walid Regragui's side- but the entire African mainland.
Not even the 51st-minute introduction to the field of Cristiano Ronaldo could help Portugal - who was once again left on the bench by his manager Fernando Santos. As Bruno Fernandes hit the crossbar while Goncalo Ramos and Bernardo Silva could not make it to the target from fair positions.
Late on, Morocco utilized the heroic saves from goalkeeper Bono who saved shots of Joao Felix and Ronaldo while Pepe missed a sitter at the very end of eight-minute stoppage time. Also in that time, dramas are seen as the crowd saw substitute striker Walid Cheddira was sent off for two quickfire yellow cards by the referee - turning into a red.
The full-time whoosh sparked triumphant scenes from the Morocco players and their thousands of sympathizers in the daises - while Ronaldo instantly left off the pitch in tears in what is likely to be his last World Cup match.
Morocco proceeds to the World Cup semi-final which will take place on Wednesday, December 14, with kick-off at 7 pm GMT. The African side will face the winner of England and France's quarter-final, which kicks off at 7 pm on Saturday night.
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