The goals, minute by minute
- 10'Yassine BounouOwn goal · 0-1
- 39'Achraf HakimiGoal · 1-1
- 43'Wilson IsidorGoal · 1-2
- 45'+1'Ismael SaibariGoal · 2-2
- 78'Soufiane RahimiGoal · 3-2
- 89'Gessime YassineGoal · 4-2
The preview
Written before the match. We've left it as it was, even where the game said otherwise.
Context
Morocco (11th FIFA) vs Haiti (83rd FIFA).
Level of the teams
- Morocco: Qatar 2022 semifinalist and African continental champion, a top squad (Hakimi, Brahim, En-Nesyri). Heavy favorite.
- Haiti: a historic debutant, physical and eager, but well below in pedigree.
Key factors
- Huge gap in level and squad in Morocco's favor.
- Morocco wants a win to secure qualification.
- Haiti will defend with order and try to limit the damage.
Prediction
Most likely result: 3-0 Morocco (alternative: 2-0 Morocco)
- Morocco win: 85%
- Draw: 10%
- Haiti win: 5%
Player to watch: Achraf Hakimi, thrust and threat down the right.
Final verdict, Confidence: high
Morocco is far superior in every area and should win comfortably. Barring a historic upset, it will control the game against a limited Haiti.