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Ayoub El Kaabi's Spectacular Strike Secures The Atlas Lions' Win Against the Coelacanths in Afcon Opener.
The Morocco overcame a anxious start to overcome Comoros in the competition's first match on Sunday, after strikes by Brahim Díaz and substitute Ayoub El Kaabi in the second half.
This constituted a hardly emphatic performance, however, from the heavily tipped hosts, who sit 97 places higher than the tiny Indian Ocean nation in the world rankings and were forced to work tirelessly for the three points in wet conditions at Rabat's Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium.
Tense Beginning and Spurned Opportunities
The hosts missed an early spot-kick and were locked at 0-0 at half-time even with dominating possession, eventually breaking the deadlock in the 11th minute of the second half.
The goal arrived after full-back Mazraoui did well to prevent the ball from going out before laying it square for Brahim Díaz to sidefoot home.
Every opening game is always difficult but we delivered in the second period,” commented Morocco coach Regragui.
El Kaabi's Moment of Brilliance
Any lingering nerves was subsequently extinguished by a piece of sheer individual brilliance from Ayoub El Kaabi. Only 10 minutes following coming on, the striker connected with a cross with a stunning overhead kick in the 74th minute, doubling and ensuring the win.
Before that, the Moroccan team might have taken the lead in the 11th minute when a spot-kick was given for a foul on Brahim Díaz. Yet, Soufiane Rahimi effort was kept out by keeper Yannick Pandor.
Comoros Resistance and Late Opportunity
The underdogs comfortably held their more illustrious opponents for long periods before the hosts' individual talent in the end made the difference.
Shot-stopper Pandor pulled off a number of further fine saves to limit the score as the match wore on, even though his team did have a chance for an equaliser shortly after Díaz's goal, with Saïd firing directly into keeper Yassine Bounou.
Injury Concern for Hosts
The three points was somewhat marred by an injury to the captain, Saïss, who was forced off in the 18th minute in tears.
This centre-back had only made his comeback to the international setup recently after a year’s layoff due to a serious ankle operation.
This result extends the team's historic run of consecutive victories to 19, surpassing the previous best of 15 set by the Spanish national team from 2008 and 2009.
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