The victory ranked the Moroccan team for the round of 16; Brazil is in third place
The Brazilian Under 20 team complicated their situation in the World Cup of the category when defeating 2-1 in Morocco, this Wednesday (1st), at the Santiago National Stadium, in Chile. The three goals came out in the second half: Othmane Maamma and Yassir Zabiri scored for the Moroccans, while Yago discounted Brazil in penalty football. With the result, the Brazilian team will decide to stay in the tournament in the third and last round of the group stage, against Spain, Saturday (4). Already the Moroccan selection has secured a vacant place in the 16 round.
The duel had two distinct moments. Brazil was better in the first half, it created good opportunities, but it could not oscillate the nets. In the final phase, however, he allowed Morocco to grow in the game and suffered two goals, having to run after the score. To advance second in the group, the Brazilians will have to beat the Spaniards and hope that Mexico will not defeat the Moroccans.
First time: Brazilian domain without effectiveness
After a warm start, the first clear possibility came after 20 minutes, when goalkeeper Yaris Benchaouch made two great defenses in a row, one of which in a strong football by Ericch Belé. At 32, Luighi fell into the area after receiving a beautiful passage, but, after Var’s revision, he was warned with a yellow card for simulation.
Brazil continued to press, with speed and intensity, and little has let the opponent threaten the goal defended by Octavius. In the last offer of the initial phase, Igor Serrote forced Benchaouch to another important defense, keeping the 0-0 on the scoreboard.
Second time: Moroccan efficiency
At the beginning, João Cruz almost opened the score for Brazil, but came late in the finalization. The Moroccan response came five minutes in Yassine Khalifi’s dangerous football after a Brazilian defensive error. At 14, Gessime Yassine crossed on the right and found Othmane Maamma, who scored a beautiful flight shooting goal.
Brazil tried to react and was close to Erick Belé’s head draw, saved on the line. Ramon Menezes has put more attackers, but the team ended up suffering again: at 31, Yassine stole the ball and triggered Yassir Zabiri, who expanded to 2-0.
Even shaken, Brazil did not give up. At 42, after the analysis of the Var, it was programmed by the penalty of the touch of Fouad Zahouani’s hand. Yago has converted and reduced the disadvantage. In addition, the defender almost tied headlong, but the ball passed near the pole.
Delicate situation
The setback left the national team with a single point, dividing group C with Spain, which marked 2-2 with Mexico. Morocco leads with six points, already classified, after having beaten the Spaniards in his debut. The Brazilian decision will be next Saturday (4), at 17h (Brasilia Time), against Spain.
Source: Terra
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