Morocco has toppled another European soccer giant with a 1-0 win over Portugal to become the first African nation to advance to the semifinals of the World Cup.
The only scoring in the match came in the 42nd minute when Morocco's Youssef En-Nesyri took a cross from Yahya Attiyat-Allah and managed to get a header past goalkeeper Diego Costa for the sole goal.
Morocco's fierce defence on Sunday morning AEDT limited Portugal to just three shots on goal.
The team's previous tournament wins include victories over Belgium and Spain.
The match also will be remembered as perhaps the end of major international play for superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who was removed from Portugal's starting line-up at the start of the round of 16.
He was a second-half sub in the 51st minute, but, like his teammates, was stifled by the Moroccan defence.
Key points:
- Ecstatic Moroccans poured into the streets to celebrate their historic victory
- Morocco's previous tournament wins include victories over Belgium and Spain
- The match may be remembered as the end of major international play for superstar Cristiano Ronaldo
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