Morocco beat Portugal to reach World Cup semi-finals

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Morocco’s incredible World Cup campaign continues.

The North Africans have reached the tournament’s semi-finals after beating Portugal 1-0 on Saturday afternoon.

The huge match, which was played Al Thumama Stadium, saw Morocco’s Youssef En-Nesyri score what turned out to be the game’s winning goal in the 43rd minute.

Climbing highest to get on the end of a cross from teammate Yahia Attiyat Allah, En-Nesyri headed his country into a lead, which the country managed to hold on to, despite being under pressure for large parts of the game.

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Morocco’s win, which has come at the expense of Fernando Santos’ Portugal, now means the Africans have set up a blockbuster semi-final against the winner of England’s game against France later on Saturday night.

The competition’s second semi-final, which is scheduled to be played at Al Bayt Stadium on Wednesday, December 14, is set to kick off at 7 p.m (UK time) and will be broadcast on ITV and BBC.