Morocco makes history, beats Portugal 1-0, qualifies for world cup semi-final

Morocco became the first African and Arab country to reach the World Cup semi-finals after defeating Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal.

Their victory on Saturday at Doha’s Al Thumama Stadium was celebrated throughout the Arab world, with Qatar’s hosting of the tournament providing a home atmosphere for teams from the Middle East and North Africa.

They will now face either England or France in the semi-finals on December 14.

This is how the Atlas Lions got here:

Wednesday, November 23

• Group F: Morocco vs Croatia (Al Bayt Stadium)
  • A point for Morocco after a 0-0 draw.

Sunday, November 27

• Group F: Belgium vs Morocco (Al Thumama Stadium)
  • 2-0 victory for Morocco.

Thursday, December 1

• Group F: Canada vs Morocco (Al Thumama Stadium)
  • 2-1 victory for Morocco.

Morocco finished the group stage at the top of Group F

Tuesday, December 6

• Round of 16: Morocco vs Spain (Education City Stadium)
  • A 0-0 draw; 3-0 for Morocco on penalties

Saturday, December 10

• Quarter-final: Morocco vs Portugal (Al Thumama Stadium)
  • 1-0 victory for Morocco, and history was made.

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Source: AlJAZEERA