Morocco-Mauritania, a transfer that makes everybody completely satisfied

Morocco was officially qualified after a draw between Burundi and the Central African Republic (2-2) and was content with a draw in Mauritania (0-0) for the 5th day in the qualifiers in Group E. It is a result that does not necessarily suit Mauritania who no longer has his fate in hand for a qualification for CAN 2021.

More than 16 months later, the return match looks strange to the first stage (0-0). Between Moroccans and Mauritanians there were no winners, no goals. And above all, a little spectacle, so to speak. In the first stage, the Moroccans lacked efficiency and encountered a very successful Mauritanian goalkeeper. This time, Namori Diaw did not have much work to do as Vahid Halilhodzic’s men, despite dominant possession, could never secure clear scoring opportunities.

A ticket for three

Conversely, Mauritania, without offensive inspiration, decided to maintain their defensive solidity even if it meant playing the point of a draw in the second half. However, this is not a result that suits Mourabitounes in search of a second qualifier in a row for CAN. Corentin Martin’s men are still second in this pool E after Morocco, but the last day, before central African Republic, who also runs after a first qualifier, can be stressful.

All scenarios can be considered: the Mauritanians win, they are qualified. They draw, they are qualified if Burundi does not win away against Morocco. They can even afford to lose in Bangui with a goal if the Burundians lose to the Atlas Lions. CAR is also left in the race and a three-goal victory over Mauritania would qualify them if … Burundi does not win in Morocco. You understood?

Everything is possible in this hen E.

CAN 2021: calendar, results, qualified ranking

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