Morocco’s hopes of competing in the 2022 FIFA World Cup were dashed as Croatia prevailed 2-1 in the third-place playoff on Saturday.
At the Khalifa International Stadium, things got out of hand quickly, as Croatia took the lead in the seventh minute thanks to a diving header from defender Josko Gvardiol that finished off a well executed free kick routine.
Just two minutes later, Moroccan defender Achraf Dari equalized the score with a headed goal of his own.
Minutes before the break, Mislav Orsic gave Croatia the lead with a spectacular curling shot from the left side of the box.
In the second period, both teams made a number of tries, but Orsic’s stunning goal ended up being the game-winning score.
In this case, Croatia