Alkhor ∙ Morocco held Croatia to a goalless draw after becoming the current runners-up in the World Cup. Croatia, who often scattered in front of the goal, were crushed by Morocco with a tight game. This is the third goalless draw in Qatar World Cup. With this, both teams got one point in Group F.
In the match held at Albeit Stadium, both the teams put up a good performance. Croatia, who had a slight advantage in possession and attack, could not find the target.
The best scoring chances of the match came in the first half. Croatia came close to scoring through Nikola Vlasic before the end of the first half, but goalkeeper Yassin Bonu’s brilliant save saved Morocco. Immediately after, Luka Modric’s long ranger shot from outside the box also went out with a slight difference. In the 17th minute, Ivan Perisic’s long ranger also went out with a slight difference.
Morocco also had a golden opportunity in the 18th minute of the first half. After Morocco’s move to target the Croatian box, Hakim Ziyech’s smashing cross was unlucky for Youssef N Nesiri to head home.
Morocco had two good chances in the second half. In the 51st minute, Nasir Masroi’s header ran near the Croatian post and was saved by goalkeeper Livakovic. Later, Ashraf Hakimi’s smashing long ranger was also bowled out by Livakovic.
English Summary: FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco vs Croatia match