The second half was characterized by intense Portuguese pressure and a resilient, disciplined Moroccan defense.
: Cristiano Ronaldo entered the pitch as a substitute early in the second half, equaling the men's all-time international appearance record (196 caps). MAR vs POR - Second-Half - TSN.mp4.mp4
: Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou (Bono) made several world-class saves, most notably tipping over a goal-bound drive from João Félix and denying a late effort from Ronaldo. The second half was characterized by intense Portuguese
: Youssef En-Nesyri (42') scored a towering header after a goalkeeping error by Diogo Costa. Second-Half Key Moments : Youssef En-Nesyri (42') scored a towering header
: Moroccan substitute Walid Cheddira received two yellow cards in quick succession, leaving Morocco with 10 men for the final minutes of extra time. Summary of Stats (Full Match) Final Score 1 0 Possession Shots (on target) Corners
The Match Analysis on ESPN highlights that despite Portugal's 73% possession, they struggled to break down Morocco's compact defensive shape.