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<p>Morocco makes history as the first African country to make it to the semifinals of the FIFA world cup. The Atlas lions beat Portugal by a goal to nil in the quarter finals game played on Saturday December 10, 2022, at the Al Thumama Stadium (Doha).</p>
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<p>Youssef En Nesyri headed a cross from Yahya Attiat-Allah past Portugal’s Diogo Costa to give Morocco the lead on the 42<sup>nd</sup> minute, before the first half came to a close.</p>
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<p>Bono, who was great in goalpost for Morocco, picked up the man of the match award for his outstanding performance displayed against Portugal.</p>
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<p>Portugal then brought on Ronaldo on the 51<sup>st</sup> minute after returning from first half. it might seem this is the last bite Ronaldo had at the world cup.</p>
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<p>Not only becoming the first African nation to reach the semifinals of the world cup, but Morocco has also conceded just 1 open play goal at the world cup so far, scoring 5 in the process with 5 games played. </p>
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<p>Previous African countries to come close to this achievement is Cameroon in 1990, Senegal in 2002 and Ghana in 2010 where they all got to the quarter finals.</p>
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