Match Summary
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Penalty drama: In first-half stoppage time, a VAR-checked incident saw Senegalese goalkeeper Adji Ndiaye foul Ibtissam Jraïdi. Mrabet calmly converted the spot-kick in the 45+2' minute.
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Hosts dominate: Morocco controlled possession and territory all night, creating several chances while limiting Senegal to a handful of opportunities .
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Senegal falls short: Despite a stronger Senegalese showing compared to their 7–0 friendly loss last year, they couldn’t breach the Moroccan defense and must now await news on whether they'll advance as one of the best third-placed teams .
Implications & Impact
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Morocco tops Group A with 7 points and flawless form — a strong statement on home soil.
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Senegal now rely on other group results to determine if they qualify as one of the top third-place finishers.
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Defensive resilience from the hosts and composure in the penalty situation highlight Morocco’s readiness for the knockout phase.
Morocco asserted their dominance with tactical acumen and home advantage, while Senegal fought valiantly but couldn’t find the breakthrough. The Atlas Lionesses march on, full of confidence.