The Moroccan selection, by securing its ticket to the quarter-finals, is making history and establishing the influence of national football, he stressed during the press conference held after the eighth-final won by Morocco at the expense of Spain (3-0, pen, 0-0 after extra time).
Regragui said that the fighting spirit shown by the national team in this difficult match was the main factor that allowed the national team to secure victory against a team that was among the favorites for the final victory in the Qatari World Cup.
He continued that the players showed a good level and played a great game, despite the strength of the opponent who imposed a defensive game plan on the Moroccan selection, which confused the cards of Luis Enrique’s men.
“The Moroccan team played a heroic match against a great team that created several chances and was better in terms of ball possession,” he added, insisting that the tactical plan and the collective game were determining factors in achieving this great feat.
Despite the historic qualification to the quarter-finals, Regragui said he wanted to continue his momentum and go even further in the competition, praising the heroic performance of the players and the efforts of all components of the national team, as well as the leading role played by Moroccan supporters in pushing his men towards victory.
For his part, Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, who was elected man of the match, indicated that the national team put in a remarkable performance in a mainly tactical match, which was perfectly negotiated by the players.
He also mentioned the essential role of the Moroccan supporters who were numerous in the stands to be behind the Atlas Lions, expressing the wish that the team can continue with the same determination and rage to win in the next match, to go far in this global football event.
The Moroccan team will face its Portuguese counterpart in the quarter-finals on Saturday at the Al Thumama stadium in Doha.
2024-08-30 05:28:30