In the first matchup of the men's 1/4 finals of the Paris Olympics that ended on the evening of August 2, Beijing time, North Africa powerhouse Morocco defeated the United States team 4-0 and advanced to the top four. In the first half, the "AFC Champions League Golden Boot" Rahimi made a penalty and personally hit the penalty, and the United States team had 0 shots on target. In the second half, Akhormachi outflanked in front of the goal to extend the advantage, Achraf contributed a dragon, and in stoppage time, Mao Hubu scored a penalty to lock the score at 4-0.
This is the first time in the history of the Morocco team that the men's team has advanced to the last four of the Olympic men's team. Morocco will await the winner between Japan and Spain for a place in the final.
【Key Focus】
In the 26th minute, Harrier accidentally kicked down Rahimi in the penalty area, and the referee decisively pointed to the penalty spot. Rahimi personally hit the bottom left corner of the goal to give Morocco a 1-0 lead over United States, his fifth goal of the Games.
In the 63rd minute, Abboud ran wide to provide an assist, Akhomacchi grabbed the goal to give Morocco 2-0 United States.
In the 70th minute, after Achraf advanced at half-time, he scored with a low shot in front of the penalty area, Morocco 3-0 United States.
In the 90th minute, Akhomach cut inside the goal, Harrier handball in the box, Mahoub substituted for a penalty shot, Morocco 4-0 United States.
【Wonderful Playback】
In the 8th minute, a free kick from the right of the United States was sent into the box, Zimmerman headed it over, Aaronson grabbed the penalty in the box, but the linesman signaled offside.
In the 12th minute, Morocco took a tactical corner from the right and hit the ball in succession, and Akhormachi's volley in the box was saved by the goalkeeper.
In the 48th minute, United States shot from the outside of the penalty area and Aaronson's volley was blocked by Wahedi.
In the 52nd minute, United States shifted widely, Kevin volleyed in the face of a high ball, and Wahedi blocked the ball.
In the 60th minute, the Morocco backfield directly found Lahimi in front, and Zimmerman judged that he was accurate and cleared the siege.
【Lineup】
Morocco U23 starters: 1-Munir, 2-Achraf, 17-Azuzi, 4-Bukamil, 11-Wahdi, 18-Richardson (81'6-Bushuali), 14-Targharin (81'15-Mauhub), 10-Akhommacchi (94'3-Nakash), 8-Elhanus, 16-Aboud (73'7-Ben Segil), 9-Rahimi (81'13-Yahine)
Subs not used: 12-Rashid, 5-Adil
United States U23 starters: 1-Patrick, 2-Harrier, 3-Zimmerman, 12-Miles Robinson, 5-John (80'15-Benjamin), 16-Jack (71'21-Artegio), 8-Tesman, 14-Mihalovic (66'10-Tellebauf), 7-Kevin, 11-Aaronson (80'17-Wiley), 9-Griffin (66'13-Duncan)
Subs not used: 18 Slonina, 4 Maximilian