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<p>Morocco beat 2010 World Cup winners, Spain on penalty shootout to advance to the quarterfinals of 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.</p>
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<p>Sergio Busquets, Carlos Soler &amp; Pablo Sarabia missed the first three penalties for Spain, whereas the Atlas Lions scored 3 of their 4 penalties taken to win the shootout by 3-0 to snatch quarter final ticket from Spain.</p>
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<p>Spain held Morocco to a 0-0 scoreline after Extra time at the Education City Stadium.<br>Morocco’s Walid Cheddira missed their best chance for the side in the Extra time which would’ve given Morocco the lead.</p>
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<p>After 120 minutes of goalless draw, the match then proceeded to penalties and Spain failed to score any in the shootout.</p>
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<p>Spanish born Moroccan Right back, Achraf Hakimi scored Morocco’s last penalty with a panenka to win the game for the North African giants.</p>
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<p>Morocco now make history as they become the first North African country &amp; the fourth African country to qualify to the FIFA World Cup Quarter finals.</p>
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