Morocco largely beat the Central African Republic this Friday, November 13 in Casablanca (4-1 whereas Tunisia settled for a slender victory towards Tanzania (1-0). The 2 North African groups take the lead for his or her group.
Achraf Hakimi, smiling, struck the hand of coach Vahid Halilhodzic shortly after opening the scoring in Casablanca when the primary quarter of the sport was not but over (tenth).
Neglect the draw towards Burundi
At residence and behind closed doorways, the Atlas Lions anticipated to regain Group E lead towards the Central African Republic. A yr in the past, the Moroccans wished to overlook a draw (0-0) towards Mauritania on the primary day, a nation that may be a lot weaker. A really dangerous begin for Morocco, but additionally for its new coach Vahid Halihodzic.
A second victory on this marketing campaign was subsequently wanted after the one towards Burundi (3-0). It should be mentioned that because the depressing elimination within the quarterfinals throughout CAN 2019 in Egypt towards Benin, the Atlas Lions are at all times anticipated on the flip.
Youssef Msakni scorer with Tunisia
If Louis Mafouta equalized within the twenty fourth minute, the Lions started to take the lead on a penalty that was remodeled into a strong strike by Hakim Ziyech after a foul on Youssef El-Arabi (30). Morocco took the break three minutes later with a keep from Ziyech from a free kick. Zakaria Aboukhlal as soon as once more shocked the Central African Republic with a fourth aim (sixty fourth). Morocco subsequently simply regains the top of its group.
Tunisia, one other consultant of the Maghreb, have been already three factors forward of their group and have been in a position to widen the hole towards Tanzania with a 3rd success in a row. Carthage Eagles might have put themselves forward after 18 minutes however Youssef Msakni missed a volley shot on a ball coming in from the best. The Tunisians are far forward of Group J with 6 factors forward of Tanzania, second within the group.
CAN 2021 qualifiers: outcomes and standings
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