In a commanding display at the Stade de France, Morocco stormed into the semifinals of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after a resounding 4-0 triumph over the USA.
Morocco’s dominance was evident from the outset as they took control of the match against a struggling American side. The breakthrough came in the 29th minute when Soufiane Rahimi calmly converted a penalty, awarded controversially after Nathan Harriel fouled Al Ain’s forward.
Building on their lead, Ilias Akhomach doubled Morocco’s advantage with a close-range strike in the 63rd minute. Captain Achraf Hakimi, who plies his trade with Paris Saint-Germain, extended the lead to 3-0 with a spectacular finish in the 70th minute.
The USA’s woes deepened when VAR intervened, penalizing Harriel for a handball late in the game. Substitute El Mehdi Maouhoub confidently dispatched the resulting penalty in added time to complete Morocco’s emphatic victory.
Morocco’s exceptional performance sets up a compelling semifinal clash in Marseille on Monday. There, they will meet the winner of the match between Spain and Japan. The Moroccan team, driven by its Olympic ambitions, now aims to secure a historic gold medal at the Games.
