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Morocco advances to first World Cup knockout stage since 1986

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Morocco booked their place in the round of 16 by taking advantage of Canada’s blunders in a 2-1 win on Thursday.

It took less than four minutes for Hakim Ziyech to open the scoring as he took advantage of a blunder from Canada’s back-line.

Youssef En-Nesyri added another goal in the 23rd minute on a fantastic ball from Achraf Hakimi over Canada’s back-line, but John Herdman’s side pulled one back before half-time thanks to a Nayef Aguerd own goal.

Despite Canada’s enthusiasm in the second half, the equalising goal never came, although they did come close as a shot bounced near the line before being cleared away.

It’s Morocco’s first last-16 appearance at a World Cup since 1986.

A few months ago, Ziyech wasn’t even part of this Morocco team, having controversially retired from the international game amid a feud with former coach Vahid Halilhodzic.

On Thursday, though, he scored the goal that effectively sent his team to the round of 16, even if it came with a little help from Canada’s back-line.

Milan Borjan’s catastrophic error helped set the tone within the first four minutes. He wasn’t helped out by Alistair Johnston’s poor back-pass, but Canada’s goalkeeper got a little too cute with his touch, handing Ziyech the first goal.

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