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Morocco v Croatia - as it happened

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Morocco v Croatia, 2022 World Cup, group F, matchday 1, 23/11/2022, line-ups. BeSoccer
Morocco v Croatia, 2022 World Cup, group F, matchday 1, 23/11/2022, line-ups. BeSoccer
Join us for live coverage of the World Cup 2022 Group F clash between Morocco and 2018 runners-up Croatia from the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor. Belgium and Canada are the other teams in this group.
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Match report in news

End of match

End of match

  • 96'
    FT: Morocco 0-0 Croatia! All over in Qatar and a draw was extremely fair. Vlasic's opportunity right on half-time was the only clear opportunity of the game. Perisic and Hakimi each had a half chance, but it was far from a classic. Thanks for sticking with us and see you again soon!
  • 96'
    Free-kick to Croatia 35 yards from goal.
  • 94'
    Croatia go on the attack, but there's just no end product. This game won't be remembered in years to come.
  • 92'
    Shots: 7-7. on target: 2-2. Being honest, Vlasic just before half-time has had the only clear chance of the match while Perisic in the first half and Hakimi in the second have had half-chances. Otherwise, nothing has happened.
  • 91'
    Abde's ball into the area caught find a teammate. This is ending 0-0.
  • 91'
    Six additional minutes.
  • 89'
    Croatia sub: Perisic is replaced by Orsic.
  • 88'
    Abde tries to cut inside, but leaves the ball behind...
  • 85'
    A ball into the box by Morocco and it's been cleared away.
Substitution

Substitution

at Marruecos
  • 82'
    Morocco double sub: Hamdallah and Sabiri on for Ounahi and En-Nesyri.
Substitution

Substitution

at Croacia
  • 79'
    Croatia sub: Majer is on for Kovacic.
Card

Yellow card

a Marruecos
  • 78'
    Amrabat sees the first card after a foul on Modric.
  • 76'
    Perisic's cross is blocked by Hakimi and it will be a throw-in.
  • 73'
    Abde goes down on the edge of the Croatia and the ref tells him to get up.
  • 71'
    Modric's ball into the box is knocked over by an opponent for a corner.
Substitution

Substitution

at Croacia
  • 71'
    Croatia sub: Livaja on for Kramaric.
  • 70'
    Juranovic has got himself a free-kick on this near side.
  • 68'
    Croatia are enjoying some ball in Morocco's half patiently waiting for the opportunity.
Substitution

Substitution

at Marruecos
  • 65'
    Morocco sub: Boufal is replaced by Ezzalzouli.
  • 64'
    Hakimi! The ball is played to the PSG man and Livakovic punches away!
  • 62'
    A ball into the box by Attiat-Allah is deflected into the hands of Livakovic.
  • 61'
    Morocco sub: Attiyat Allah on for Mazraoui.
Injury

Injured

en Marruecos
  • 59'
    Mazraoui is shaking his head and he can't carry on.
  • 58'
    Croatia are having some more possession and territory, but I think we'll struggle to see a goal.
  • 55'
    Mazraoui is up after getting treatment on his ribs/hip.
  • 52'
    Bono saves from the corner and Mazraoui is down after Morocco try and scramble it away.
  • 52'
    Croatia win themselves a corner.
  • 51'
    Chance for Mazraoui! Boufal's shot is blocked and then Mazraoui's header is saved by the goalkeeper!
  • 48'
    Croatia attack and the linesman's flag is up.
  • 46'
    Croatia get us going once again!
  • 45'
    Croatia HT sub: Vlasic is replaced by Pasalic.
  • 45'
    HT: Morocco 0-0 Croatia! Half-time in Qatar and 0-0 is very fair. Both teams have enjoyed spells of superiority, but chances have been at a premium. The best chance came right on half-time when Vlasic was denied by Bono from six yards. Perisic also had a good opportunity while Morocco have had some dangerous moves, but no real chances. Back for more shortly!
  • 45'
    45+2: Modric! The Real Madrid man shoots from inside the D, but can't find the target.
  • 45'
    Two added minutes and that's easily the best chance of the match. Tremendous save by Bono.
  • 45'
    What an opportunity for Croatia!! Morocco lose the ball in their own half, Perisic gives to Sosa and he squares for Vlasic who's denied by Bono from six yards!
  • 42'
    Vlasic gets some treatment on his leg and he now goes to the touchline.
  • 41'
    Nothing comes of the set piece as Croatia easily deal with it.
  • 40'
    Hakimi has his shirt pulled 25 yards from goal by Modric. A chance to put this into the box.
  • 39'
    Bono and Livakovic could have stayed in the dressing rooms and we wouldn't have missed them.
  • 35'
    Morocco launch a ball forward and it's headed out by Sosa for a throw-in.
  • 32'
    Croatia are now enjoying possession once again after Morocco's good 10 minute spell. A typical opening group game, if you like.
  • 28'
    Kovacic's ball into the box is caught by the goalie.
  • 28'
    It looks like this one will be goalless at the interval. Just the one Perisic effort from distance to speak of so far.
  • 24'
    Oles go around the ground as Morocco keep the ball. They have the backing of the locals here.
  • 21'
    Croatia counter now, but the move breaks down in the Morocco area thanks to Mazraoui.
  • 20'
    The Moroccan free-kick by Ziyech is hit straight into the wall.
  • 19'
    Free-kick to Morocco just outside the box after Hakimi is stepped on by Modric. Clear foul.
  • 18'
    Morocco picking up now as En-Nesyri is inches away from getting on the end of Ziyech's cross.
  • 17'
    Perisic!! Amallah gives the ball away and Perisic's 30 yard strike goes just over the crossbar!
  • 13'
    Ziyech has a shot from just outside the box which is blocked and then Hakimi's cross is deflected into the hands of Livakovic. Better by the Moroccans.
  • 12'
    Morocco attack and Ziyech is caught offside on this near side.
  • 10'
    Croatia are dominating possession here so far, but they've yet to have a clear chance.
  • 6'
    Modric's delivery leads to pinball in the box and then Morocco force the Croatians back into their own half.
  • 5'
    Morocco lose the ball in their own half and Saiss has to knock it out for a corner.
  • 3'
    A ball into the box by Croatia is simple for Bono.
  • 2'
    Croatia attack and the ball is shielded out of play by the Moroccans. Goal kick.
  • 1'
    Morocco get us going in the red from left to right while Croatia are in white!
Start of match

Start of match

  • PRVW
    Saiss and Modric come together for the coin toss with Rapallini!
  • PRVW
    The players come out here in Qatar!
  • PRVW
    It's 27 degrees and sunny in Al Khor for this one.
  • PRVW
    Belgium and Canada are the other two teams in this group.
  • PRVW
    Fernando Rapallini of Argentina is the referee for this one while Julio Bascunan of Chile is the VAR. Rapallini did Croatia's important match with Scotland at Euro 2020.
  • PRVW
    Croatia XI: Livakovic (GK); Sosa, Gvardiol, Lovren, Juranovic; Kovacic, Brozovic, Modric; Perisic, Kramaric, Vlasic.
  • PRVW
    Morocco XI: Bono (GK); Mazraoui, Aguerd, Saiss, Hakimi; Amallah, Amrabat, Ounahi; Boufal, En-Nesyri, Ziyech.
Info

Pre-match

23 November 2022, 11:00

Referee: Fernando Rapallini | VAR: Julio Bascuñán

Stadium: Al Bayt Stadium

  • PRVW
    Hello and welcome to live coverage of the World Cup encounter between Morocco and Croatia!