The national under-17 football team of Morocco secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over Ivory Coast in a penalty shootout during their semi-final match at the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia.
This win advanced Morocco to the final where they will face Mali.
The match saw a tightly contested first half, ending in a 0-0 draw as both teams struggled to break the deadlock. Morocco’s attacking efforts were thwarted by Ivory Coast’s solid defense, forcing the match into a stalemate.
In the second half, both sides created chances, but neither could score, sending the game to a penalty shootout.
Morocco’s goalkeeper, Chouaib Bellaarouch, played a crucial role in the shootout, making key saves that helped Morocco clinch the victory and secure their spot in the final.
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