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Morocco make World Cup history as they beat Canada to storm knock outs

Morocco is the first African nation to top a World Cup group since Nigeria in 1998 as they beat Canada 2-1 on Thursday.

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Pitted against Croatia, Belgium and Canada, the Moroccans have topped the group!

The North Africans found the back of the net just four minutes onto the clock with Hakim Ziyech finding the back of the net Youssef En-Ne syri doubled the advantage in the 23rd minute to fire Morocco to a comfortable 2-0 lead.

Ziyech took advantage of Borjan’s huge mistake and the experienced star finished off with a delicate composure. He played the ball directly to the Chelsea forward who lofted the ball over his head.

En-Nesyri added with an emphatic strike beyond a helpless Borjan. He outmuscled and outpaced Canada's flailing backline. The striker got his head down and motored towards goal before firing low and hard.

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Canada would pull on back after a deflection off Nayef Aguerd landed in the back of the net to reduce the gap just before half time.

It took Morocco’s own to concede a goal at the World Cup so far.

Despite their hard work and some promising build-up play, Canada were not able to trouble Yassine Bounou.

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