MOROCCO – MALAWI. Quickly led to the score, Morocco came back at the very end of the first period through En-Nesyri. In a second act more hung, the teammates of Boufal do not manage to take the advantage.
21:24 – Disputed situation in the surface of Malawi
On a cross from Hakimi, Chaziya tackles to counter the ball. His arm deflects the ball for a corner. After a moment of hesitation, the referee finally judges that there is no voluntary action of play.
21:23 – Another corner for Morocco
Sofiane Boufal tries to deceive the Malawi goalkeeper, but her corner is off target.
21:18 – Another missed pass for Masina
The left side of Morocco is not at best since the start of the meeting. Masina attempted a cross, which ended its race directly in touch.
21:15 – Boufal festival
In the penalty area, the Moroccan player eliminated three players before sending a low cross, but the ball was cleared by the Malawi defense.
21:13 – First change for Morocco
Discreet so far, El Kaabi will finish the game on the bench. The Morocco striker is replaced by the young Mmaee.
21:11 – Panda’s big mistake
The Malawi midfielder catches Sofiane Boufal, far enough from Thomu’s cages. Hakimi will rush to hit this free kick.
21:06 – Change for Malawi
Little in sight in this first period, striker Muyuba gives way to Mbulu for this end of the match.
21:04 – Start of the second half!
Malawi engages during this second period. For now, the score is still 1-1.
21:00 – First goal for En-Nesyri
The 24-year-old striker scored his first goal in this AFCON 2022 by taking over a beautiful center of Amallah. Deprived of the match against Ghana, En-Nesyri continues his second tenure in a row and asserts himself as Morocco’s benchmark striker.
20:58 – Morocco’s equalization on video
Shortly before half-time, En-Nesyri managed to deceive the Malawi goalkeeper, thanks to a fine cross from Amallah.
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20:56 – Malawi lose a player
Shortly after Morocco’s goal, the Malawi coach made a change. Number 7 Mhone gave way, replaced by Phiri Junior.
20:51 – End of the first period
We are witnessing one of the best meetings of this CAN 2022! Quickly behind following an exceptional strike from Mhango, Morocco waited until the 45th minute to equalize thanks to a header from En Nesyri.
20:48 – En-Nesyri equalizer!
Malawi’s defense cracks at the worst of times! On a cross from Amallah, the Morocco striker manages to beat Thomu to score his first goal of the competition.
20:43 – Boufal misses the inevitable!
What a lack of realism on the part of Morocco! Following a nice movement, Boufal rolls up his ball, at the penalty spot but his shot goes just over the goal.