Morocco U23 vs. Spain U23: A thrilling match with Spanish victory
Morocco U23 and Spain U23 met in a fierce battle in the Olympic semi-finals. The final score of 2-1 in favor of Spain reflects an exciting contest where both teams displayed a high level of play.
The first goal arrived in the 37th minute with a penalty converted by S. Rahimi, who subsequently received a yellow card. Spain reacted quickly and in the 66th minute F. López tied the score with a quality goal. Spanish joy was short-lived as A. Bernabé received a yellow card in the 72nd minute.
In the final minutes, Spain prevailed with a goal from J. Sánchez in the 85th minute, assisted by F. López, to close an intense match. Both teams finished the game with four yellow cards each, but without any players being sent off.
The statistics reflect a slight dominance by Spain, with 56% possession and seven shots, two of which found the target. Morocco, despite having less possession, achieved a higher percentage of shots on goal, with a total of three.
Spain’s victory allows them to advance to the Olympic final, where they will face the winner of the match between Japan and Brazil.
Substitutions spain u23: at minute 61 M. Gutierrez came in and J. Miranda went out., at minute 61 J. Sanchez came in and M. Pubill went out., at minute 61 A. Bernabe came in and P. Barrios went out., at minute 88 S. Omorodion came in and F. Lopez went out., at minute 90 B. Turrientes came in and A. Baena went out.
Substitutions morocco u23: at minute 88 E. Maouhoub came in and M. Boukamir went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Morocco U23
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