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Morocco continued their stunning run at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on Tuesday when they upset former champions Spain 3-0 on penalties to reach the quarter-finals for the first time. Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved spot kicks from Carlos Soler and Sergio Busquets after Pablo Sarabia had hit the post, and Achraf Hakimi clinched victory with a Panenka-like chip into the middle.The score was locked at 0-0 after 120 minutes, although Sarabia almost stole victory for Spain when he hit the post seconds before the shoot-out. Morocco became the first African team in the last eight since Ghana in 2010 in an intense game which however badly lacked serious scoring opportunities. They had already impressed in the group stage when they beat Belgium 2-0 and Canada 2-1 after holding the 2018 runners-up Croatia to a 0-0 draw in their opening game. They now face Portugal or Switzerland, who complete the round 16 later Tuesday, on Saturday when they will bid to become the first Arab team from to make the semis.

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07/12/2022
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