Morocco validates its ticket for the 2022 World Cup. The Lions made only a mouthful of the Leopards (4-1). They will play their second World Cup in a row.
In a packed Mohamed V stadium, Morocco lived up to expectations. The Atlas Lions did not give the Leopards any chance. They had actually drawn in Kinshasa (1-1). At home, the Moroccans launched the hostilities from the beginning of the game. Azzedine Ounahi concretized this domination in the 21st minute of play. The Moroccans did not stop there. They continue to push. This will pay off. Tarik Tissoudali doubled the lead just before the break (45+7). And Morocco clearly dominates this first period with 68% of possession and five shots on target.
After the break, Morocco multiplied the attacks. Ounahi offered himself a double. The midfielder of Angers corrected the score in the 54th minute. With their backs against the wall, the Leopards tried to react. But they run up against the Moroccans without mercy. The DRC even conceded a fourth goal. Achraf Hakimi cools down the DRC at the 69th minute of play. B. Malango reduced the score with a beautiful shot (77th). But the trick was already played. The Atlas Lions qualify for the World Cup Qatar 2022. They will play their sixth World Cup.
