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Last Updated On: May 03, 2025 11:13 AM , Published On: Aug 07, 2024 06:55 AM
In the men's Olympic football competition in Paris 2024, Morocco made history. However, a 2-1 loss to Spain on Monday, August 5, marked the end of their adventure. Before Paris, the North African team had never even advanced past the group stage, never alone made it to the last four.
They were ahead in the first half thanks to a spot goal from Soufiane Rahimi, who managed to keep the Spanish at away until a little beyond the hour. Shortly before Juanlu Sanchez's game-winning goal moments from time, Spain's Fermin Lopez tied the score. This campaign's conclusion represents Morocco's strong rise in football over the past few years.
Morocco vs Spain 1-2
At the State of Marseille, Sanchez scored in the 85th minute to complete a 2-1 victory over Morocco and set up a Paris Games final versus France. Soufiane Rahimi, the tournament's top scorer, hit a penalty kick in the 37th minute to give Morocco a 1-0 lead at the break.
In the 65th minute, Fermin Lopez scored a left-footed goal low into the bottom corner to tie the score for Spain. Then, the midfielder for Barcelona set up Sanchez for the winning goal, which he sent into the far corner.
Life in Morocco
The people of Morocco are of mixed Arab and Berber descent. Islam has an important effect on daily living, particularly during the month of Ramadan. Although the nation is renowned for its heat, visitors should not miss the inland Atlas Mountains, which receive annual snowfall. Morocco's kingdom remains politically stable, however, changes are taking a while to occur.
Men's Semi Final
The Indian men's hockey team will be fighting for bronze in the Olympics for the second time in a row after losing to world champion Germany in Tuesday's semi-final match of the Paris 2024 Olympics.
India, which is ranked fifth in hockey, took the lead right away in the first quarter thanks to a penalty corner (7') from Harmanpreet Singh. But Gonzalo Peillat (18') helped World No. 2 Germany fight back, and Christopher Ruehr (27') handed them the lead.
India, the bronze medalists from Tokyo 2020, tied the score with a goal from Sukhjeet Singh (36'), but Marco Miltkau's goal (54'), scored six minutes before the final whistle, kept India from competing in the Olympic men's hockey final for the first time since Moscow 1980.
Moroccan Football Players
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation, which governs Moroccan football, is in charge of the Morocco national football team. The team plays men's international football representation for Morocco. Morocco, a very renowned national football team in Africa, qualified for six FIFA World Cups and went on to win the 1976 African Cup of Nations, two African Nations Championships, and a FIFA Arab Cup. They created history in 1986 as they advanced to the World Cup's knockout stages and finished as the first African team to top a group. But they were defeated 1-0 by West Germany.
USA Vs Spain Football
|
Date |
Match |
Result |
Score |
Competition |
|
25 Jun 1950 |
Spain v USA |
L |
3-1 |
FIFA World Cup |
|
11 Mar 1992 |
Spain v USA |
L |
2-0 |
International Friendly |
|
04 Jun 2008 |
Spain v USA |
L |
1-0 |
International Friendly |
|
24 Jun 2009 |
USA v Spain |
W |
2-0 |
FIFA Confederations Cup |
|
04 Jun 2011 |
USA v Spain |
L |
0-4 |
International Friendly |
Spain National Football Team Vs Italy National Football Team Stats
|
Head to Head |
Total |
Spain (W) |
Italy (W) |
Draws |
|
Total Matches |
15 |
6 |
2 |
7 |
|
Total Score |
30 |
19 |
11 |
-- |
|
Home Stadium |
8 |
5 |
0 |
3 |
|
Away Stadium |
7 |
1 |
2 |
4 |
|
Confederations Cup |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |