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Morocco advances to AFCON 2024 quarter-finals with a hard-fought win over Congo DR
Adli's second-half goal gives Morocco a 1-0 victory and a berth in the last eight
The Atlas Lions will now face the winner of the match between Senegal and Zimbabwe
Morocco advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Congo DR on Friday. Amine Adli's second-half goal proved to be the difference between the two sides, as Morocco held on for a narrow win.
The match was a tight affair throughout, with both sides having chances to score. Congo DR had the better of the chances in the first half, but they were unable to convert their opportunities. Morocco grew into the game in the second half, and Adli's goal eventually proved to be the winner.
Morocco will now face the winner of the match between Senegal and Zimbabwe in the quarter-finals. The Atlas Lions will be confident of their chances of reaching the semi-finals, as they have a strong squad and have been in good form throughout the tournament.
Congo DR will be disappointed to have been eliminated from the tournament, but they can take heart from their performance against Morocco. The Leopards were well-organized and disciplined, and they caused Morocco some problems throughout the match. With a little more luck, they could have easily snatched a draw.
Overall, it was a good day for Morocco and a disappointing day for Congo DR. The Atlas Lions will be confident of their chances of going all the way in the tournament, while the Leopards will be left to rue what might have been.
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