Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan congratulates Morocco for victory over Portugal in FIFA World Cup 2022, examine right here | Soccer Information
FIFA World Cup 2022: Midfielder Sofyan Amrabat mentioned Morocco was residing a “dream” after progressing to the World Cup semifinals with a 1-0 victory over Portugal on Saturday. Youssef En-Nesyri put the Atlas Lions forward with a towering header on the stroke of halftime they usually defended resolutely thereafter to turn into the primary African crew to achieve the semifinals of soccer`s showpiece match. Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan additionally congratulated the gamers and nation for his or her historical past win over Portugal.
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Congratulations to Morocco on their victory over Portugal to achieve the Soccer World Cup semi finals. First time an Arab, African & a Muslim crew has reached a FIFA World Cup semi closing. Wishing them success within the semi closing & past.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) December 11, 202
“It`s actually unbelievable, I`m so proud. It`s like a dream – unbelievable we`re within the semifinal,” the 26-year-old Fiorentina participant was quoted as saying by Xinhua information company.
“We deserve this, 1000%. How we combat, how we play, with our coronary heart for our nation for the folks – it`s unbelievable.”
The Atlas Lions have conceded simply as soon as this match – an personal objective in opposition to Canada within the group stage.
Morocco had simply 26% of possession and 9 photographs on objective at Al-Thumama stadium, three fewer than their opponents. However the crew’s watertight protection once more proved the distinction as Portugal heaped on the stress within the closing minutes.
“Our spirit, now we have accidents, three defenders got here in and the way they defend, huge respect,” Amrabat mentioned. “Respect everybody, the coach, the crew, the workers. It was like we performed at residence, thanks for all of the folks.” (With IANS inputs)