Morocco stun Spain on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Atlas Lions make history with first-ever World Cup penalty shootout win
Morocco have pulled off a stunning upset, defeating Spain 3-0 on penalties in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16. The match had finished 0-0 after extra time, but Morocco held their nerve in the shootout to advance to the quarter-finals for the first time in their history.
Spain were the dominant side for much of the match, but they were unable to find a way past the Moroccan defense. Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou made several key saves, and the Spanish attack was unable to capitalize on their chances.
The penalty shootout was a tense affair, with both teams missing their first two penalties. However, Morocco eventually prevailed, with Achraf Hakimi scoring the winning penalty. The victory is a major upset, and it will give Morocco a major boost of confidence heading into the quarter-finals.
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