Morocco's national team settled for a goalless draw against Croatia in its first appearance at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after a match in which the Moroccan defense withstood Croatia's attempts, while Hakim Ziyech's comrades were unable to reach Dominic Levakovic's goal.
At the home stadium and among the thousands of Moroccan fans who painted distinctive paintings in the stands, the “Atlas Lions” tied without goals with Croatia, the runner-up of the last edition, in a match with few chances in the first round of Group Six.
The effectiveness was absent in some attempts, and Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bono excelled in blocking Nikola Vlajic's shot, and Luka Modric hit over the crossbar before the end of the first half.
Morocco's closest attempt was in the second half, but goalkeeper Dominik Levakovic saved Nosair Mazraoui's header, then Ashraf Hakimi's powerful shot after a free kick.
Midfielder Sofiane Amrabat made a save before crossing the line after a low shot from striker Ivan Perisic.
Striker Abd al-Razzaq Hamdallah, who returned to international matches after a long absence, participated in the final minutes in place of the unfortunate Youssef al-Nusiri, but he did not have a chance to threaten the goal.
Belgium plays Canada later today in the same group.