Morocco beat Spain on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Dec 06, 2022
Spain fail to convert all three of their penalties in a dramatic shootout.
Morocco players celebrate after beating Spain and advancing to the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup for the first time ever on December 6, 2022. (AFP)
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Morocco beat 2010 champions Spain on penalties to reach the 2022 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in their history on Tuesday after the match finished 0-0.
The African side won the shoot-out 3-0 after Spain failed to convert all three of their spot kicks.
The World Cup last-16 game was forced into extra-time after the two sides finished level at 0-0 at the end of normal time at Education City Stadium in Qatar.
Luis Enrique's men had the bulk of possession but clear-cut chances were at a premium.
Spain were looking to win the World Cup for the second time but they were stopped by a Morocco team determined to reach the quarter-finals for the first time ever.
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