In a flawless performance, the Moroccan national team defeated the United States 4-0 today at the Parc des Princes, securing their spot in the semifinals of the men’s soccer tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The goals were scored by Soufiane Rahimi, Ilias Akhomach, Achraf Hakimi, and El Mehdi Maouhoub. Morocco will now await the winner of the match between Japan and Spain to determine their opponent in the next round. Stay ahead of the game with real-time football scores with BBscore Meus Resultados De Futebol.
The game began with Morocco dominating from the start. In the 26th minute of the first half, Rahimi was awarded a penalty after a mistake by Harriel. He took the penalty himself, scoring with a low shot to the right corner. Morocco’s superiority continued, and in the 18th minute of the second half, Ezzalzouli made a great run down the left and delivered a low cross to Akhomach, who finished first-time to double the lead.
In the 25th minute, Hakimi scored the third goal with a brilliant solo effort. He won an aerial duel, advanced, and fired a low shot into the left corner past Schulte, the US goalkeeper. At the end of the match, after a VAR review, the referee awarded a penalty for a handball by Harriel. Maouhoub took the penalty and blasted it into the right corner, sealing the 4-0 victory.
The Moroccan team was dominant throughout the match, controlling the game and creating the best opportunities. The US defense struggled to contain the onslaught. With this win, Morocco demonstrates its strength and heads into the semifinal with high confidence, aiming for an Olympic medal.
Morocco is now preparing to face Spain in the semifinal, which will be held at Parc Olympique Lyonnais in Lyon. The semifinals are expected to be fiercely contested, with the teams eyeing the chance to climb the Olympic podium.