FINAL! The match is over! The referee blows the whistle to end the action at Lusail Stadium. Morocco wins by the narrowest of margins over Saudi Arabia to secure first place in Group B of the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup.
SAUDI ARABIA HAD ANOTHER CHANCE! The Saudi team came close, but couldn’t find the equalizer. Abdulelah Al Amri received a high ball inside the box after a cross from Aiman Yahya, but the ball went wide to the left. Morocco continues to lead.
There is another substitution for Morocco. Coach Tarik Sektioui decides to make another change to his team. Marouane Louadni enters the field to replace Tarik Tissoudali. We are almost at the end of the match.
The match at Lusail Stadium is coming to an end. The clock shows that we have reached the 90th minute of the game, but before the referee blows the whistle to end the match, he decides to add five minutes of stoppage time. Morocco continues to lead.
SAUDI ARABIA HAD ANOTHER CHANCE! The Saudi team, still looking for the equalizer, came close. Aiman Yahya received a pass near the box and took a shot, but the ball went wide of the left post. The score remains 1-0.
There is another substitution for Morocco. Coach Tarik Sektioui decides to make another change to his team. Aschraf El Mahdioui enters the field to replace Walid El Karti. We are in the final minutes…
SAUDI ARABIA HAD IT! The Saudi team, looking for the equalizer, closed in. Murad Al Hawsawi received a pass from Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat and, entering the area, took a shot, but the ball went wide of the left post.
There is another substitution in the match. Coach Hervé Renard decides to make his last change of the game. Aiman Yahya enters the field to replace Abdulrahman Al Obud. We are entering the final stretch of the game.
We’re halfway through the second half. Morocco continues to lead by a narrow margin, holding on for now with some solid defensive play. Although Saudi Arabia has been pushing hard for the equalizer, their finishing has lacked precision.
Two new substitutions are made in the match. Coach Tarik Sektioui decides to make two changes for Morocco. Mahmoud Bentayg and Mohamed Moufid enter the field to replace Karim El Berkaoui and Amine Zouhzouh.
HE MISSED IT! ABDULLAH AL-HAMDAM MISSED IT! The striker, who had been fouled, had the chance to equalize the match with a penalty kick, but sent it over the goal. Morocco continues to win by the smallest of margins.
PENALTY! PENALTY FOR SAUDI ARABIA! The referee went to review the play on VAR and after a few seconds indicated that Amine Zouhzouh had fouled Abdullah Al-Hamdan. The possibility of a tie is now open…
There’s a VAR review! The referee has been called over by his colleagues to review a possible foul by Amine Zouhzouh on Abdullah Al-Hamdan on the monitor, which could result in a penalty for Saudi Arabia.
Several substitutions are made during the match. Coach Hervé Renard makes four changes for Saudi Arabia. Nasser Al-Dawsari, Mohammed Abu Al Shamat, Feras Al Brikan, and Abdullah Al-Hamdan enter the field of play in place of Ali Majrashi, Saleh Al-Shehri, Waleed Al-Ahmed, and Saleh Aboulshamat.
SAUDI ARABIA HAD IT! The Saudi team came close to equalizing again. Saleh Al-Shehri entered the box to head the ball after a corner kick from the right side, but the ball went over the goal. It’s still 1-0.
Saudi Arabia tries. The Saudi team came close to equalizing in the match. Saleh Al-Shehri approached the area and took a shot from mid-range, but the ball went wide to the left. The score remains 1-0.
Morocco came close. Karim El Berkaoui tried his luck after picking up the ball near the box on the right and creating space in the middle to shoot with his left foot, but the ball went wide to the left of the goal.
The match resumes at Lusail Stadium! The referee blows the whistle and gives the order to restart play, and the match begins again with the start of the second half. At this point, there are no substitutions for either team.
FINAL! The first half of the match at Lusail Stadium has ended. The referee blew the whistle to signal the end of the first half, and the teams are heading into halftime. So far, Morocco is winning by a narrow margin against Saudi Arabia.
The first half of the match is coming to an end. The clock shows that we have reached the 45th minute of the game, but before the referee blows the whistle to send the teams into halftime, he decides to add a minute of stoppage time. Morocco continues to lead.
We are entering the final minutes of the first half. The Moroccan team is trying to gain possession of the ball to slow down the Saudis, who have regained their momentum and are looking for a way to equalize. The score remains 1-0.
A yellow card is shown in the match. The referee decides to caution Mohamed Hrimat of Morocco after he commits a foul on Abdulrahman Alobud. We are entering the final stretch of the first half. The score remains 1-0.
We’re halfway through the match. Morocco continues to lead by the narrowest of margins, although it hasn’t done much to seek another goal and has left Saudi Arabia in charge of the game, which has failed to breach the rival defense again.
The match continues with the score remaining 1-0. Saudi Arabia is trying to keep possession of the ball, but has run out of ideas to break through the Moroccan defense, which continues to perform well overall.
The game continues, but in the last few minutes, fouls have become more prevalent. The pace has slowed considerably, and although there is no clear dominant team, Morocco is beginning to control the game more in order to slow down their opponents’ momentum.
We’re into the first quarter of an hour of the game. Saudi Arabia is trying to regain control of the match after being stunned by Morocco’s goal. If Hervé Renard’s team maintains its intensity, it could equalize.
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL! GOOOOOOOAL! Goal for Morocco! Karim El Berkaoui scores! The striker makes a great run into the box after stealing the ball and combining with Tarik Tissoudali on the right wing. The score is opened at Lusail Stadium.
The game is taking place at Lusail Stadium. The teams are giving us a fairly dynamic start to the match. Saudi Arabia has taken to the Moroccans’ half of the field to press high and continue trying to unsettle their opponents. The score remains 0-0.
BALL TO THE POST! SAUDI ARABIA HAD IT! It was the opening goal of the match. The Saudi team created the first dangerous opportunity of the game after a long ball sent by Murad Al Hawsawi into the box found Saleh Aboulshamat’s header, which crashed off the crossbar.
THE MATCH KICKS OFF! The referee blows his whistle and signals the start of the match between Morocco and Saudi Arabia in Group A, Matchday 3 of the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup. Let’s see which team comes out on top.
We’re ready for this FIFA Arab Cup match! Lusail Stadium welcomes the players from Morocco and Saudi Arabia onto the pitch. The fans in attendance are ready for this match. The ball will be rolling in a few minutes.
Everything is ready at the Lusail Stadium. The teams have already arrived at the venue where this match will take place, and the pitch is in good condition, waiting for the players. Little by little, the fans are arriving to watch the match.
1. Nawaf Al-Aqidi (GK), 22. Raghed Al-Najjar (GK), 5. Hassan Al Tambakti, 6. Nasser Al-Dawsari, 8. Ayman Yahya, 9. Firas Al-Buraikan, 10. Salem Al-Dawsari, 12. Mohammed Abu Al-Shamat, 15. Abdullah Al-Khaibari, 19. Abdullah Al-Hamdan, 23. Mohamed Kanno.
In two meetings between these teams, each has one victoryMorocco are unbeaten in 13 straight matches: 12 wins and a drawSaudi Arabia have won three of their last five matches.
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In their last 5 matches across all venues, Saudi Arabia won 3, drew 1, and lost 1. Their attack scored 6 goals, while their defense conceded 4 during this period. Their win rate is 60%, their Asian handicap win rate is 50%, and their over/under win rate is 40%. In their away match, Saudi Arabia won 1-1, scoring 3 goals and conceding 1.
In their last 5 matches across all venues, Morocco won 4 match, draw 1 and lost 0. Morocco offense scored 9 goals and their defense conceded 1 goals in this period. Morocco win rate is 80.00%, their Asian Handicap win rate is 40.00%, and the Over rate is 50.00%. In the 4 matches played at home, Morocco won 4/4 match, scoring 9 goals and conceding 1 goals.
