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【MATCH DAY】Morocco 0-0 Croatia

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Article Publish : 11/24/2022 10:49
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World Cup 2018 runners-up Croatia made a frustrating start to their Group F campaign as a resolute Morocco secured a 0-0 draw in Al Khor. It was the third goalless draw at this winter's tournament in the space of 24 hours, and chances were at a premium with both defences on top. Indeed, three of the last four games at the World Cup have finished 0-0, more goalless draws than there were in the previous 73 matches in the competition combined.

There were just two attempts on target from both teams in a match played in searing desert heat despite the best efforts of the air-conditioned Al Bayt Stadium, 50km north of Doha.

Morocco have proved to be one of the most difficult sides to beat in world football of late, and have now lost just two of their last 41 games across a three-year spell, while Croatia extended their own unbeaten run to seven games in a game that will not live long in the memory.

Big moments in the game

17 min: Ivan Perisic flashes a shot from distance that goes just over the bar.

18 min: Youssef En-Nesyri really ought to have met Hakim Ziyech's cross but he misses his header completely.

45 min: Bono denies Nikola Vlasic from point blank range in the game's best chance.

45 min +1: Luka Modric fires a shot over the crossbar from the edge of the box.

52 min: Sofiane Boufal's shot is blocked by Dejan Lovren, who survives appeals for handball.

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