The Moroccan national team secured first placed in Group Two in the Arab Cup. They beat Saudi Arabia 1-0 in a highly-charged competitive match which kept football fans on the edge on their seats until the final whistle.

Morocco’s ‘Atlas Lions’ increased their points to 7, taking the lead, while the Saudi Arabian ‘Greens’ remained at 4 points in second place.

In the same group, Oman narrowly defeated Comoros 2-1 though the fate of both teams — eliminated in the first round — remained unchanged.

Arab cup: quarter-final with a special flavour

The results of the last round have set the stage for two thrilling quarter-final matches:

• Saudi Arabia × Palestine: This promises to be a historic match like no other, with Saudi Arabia aiming to restore their confidence and standing after today’s defeat, while Palestine enters with unparalleled momentum as the first team to qualify. The outcome is tough to call, but the match itself promises to be the most thrilling of the round.
• Morocco × Syria: The showdown will be intense between Morocco, solid both defensively and offensively, and Syria, who have demonstrated resilience throughout the tournament. This will be a true test for the Atlas Lions as they strive for a major victory.

With these results, a picture of a fiery quarter-final emerges, combining Palestine’s dream, Morocco’s ambition, and Saudi Arabia’s desire for redemption, making the next stage the most anticipated of the tournament.

Featured image via Reuters

By Alaa Shamali

This post was originally published on Canary.