They said that he deservedly reached the 8th round... and deserved to go far in the 2022 Qatar World Cup

Athletes: Rekragui's sophistication and Bono's brilliance contributed to the Moroccan achievement

  • Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bono performs well in the World Cup.

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  • The rock of the Moroccan national team defense, Roman Sayes.

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  • Coach Walid Al-Rakraki.

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Athletes and technical analysts said that the Moroccan national team deservedly qualified for the quarter-finals of the World Cup “Qatar 2022”, after its historic victory over Spain on penalties, the day before yesterday, in the round of 16, with a score of 3-0, after a tie in the match and the extra half, 0-0. zero.

They said that what they achieved is a historic achievement and pride for Morocco and the Arabs, pointing out that there are several factors behind this historic victory for the “Atlas Lions” who honored Arab football in this World Cup, represented in good preparation from the beginning, team play, fighting spirit and the brilliance of goalkeeper Yassin Bounou. Who played a major role in the victory over Spain by saving two decisive penalty kicks, the sophistication and calmness of coach Walid Rekraki, and his good reading of the match, in addition to the team including distinguished players who play in international clubs, and the players’ sense of responsibility that they do not represent Morocco alone, but the whole Arab world. In addition to the great public support that the team found in the World Cup from the Moroccan and Arab fans, what motivated the players to give everything they had.

And they added to «Emirates Today»: We felt great joy and overwhelming happiness with this great achievement of an Arab team, and the joy of this achievement spread all over the Arab world. This World Cup united the Arab masses behind all the Arab teams in the world championship.

They pointed out that «the Moroccan national team has proven through its strong collective performance that it is a global team, and includes high-level players, and that it deserves to go far in this World Cup, and we hope to see it in the final match of the World Cup».

Good preparation

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fujairah Club, Nasser Al Yamahi, said that many factors led Morocco to reach this advanced stage in the World Cup, including good preparation for the World Cup, whether technically or even administratively, in addition to the players' sense of great responsibility, and that they do not only represent their country, but all of them. The Arab world, as they carry the banner of Arab football in this World Cup, as the only Arab team that has reached this stage, in addition to the spirit of enthusiasm and team play that distinguished the team.

He added, "There is not a single star, but rather the spirit of one team that distinguishes them, in addition to the players' sense of responsibility, in that they do not represent Morocco alone, but rather the entire Arab world, so this matter made them live up to the great responsibility."

Featured players

In turn, former Football Association board member and technical analyst, Mohamed Matar, confirmed that the Moroccan national team includes in its ranks some of the best players who play in major European leagues, in addition to that “the players of the Moroccan national team live in the atmosphere of the tournament permanently, in addition to the positive results it achieved.” The national team in the first round gave the players a great moral motivation to continue the journey with the same spirit.

The former international, legal advisor, Salem Hadid, confirmed that Morocco made all Arabs happy with this historic achievement, noting that the team's performance and high fighting spirit were behind the national team's superiority in this match.

He pointed out that it is not strange for the Moroccan national team to go far in this tournament, if it continues to play with this same high fighting spirit.

Al-Raqraqi sophistication

The former international player, Dr. Hassan Suhail, stressed that "the sophistication of coach Walid Rekraki, who continued to deal with every match in the World Cup with intelligence, calmness, and lack of haste, contributed to the achievement of the historic achievement," considering that the Moroccan coach managed the match with all professionalism, in addition to the great role he played. Played by goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.

He said: If Bono remains at this level, he will be the best goalkeeper in the tournament.

He added: «Morocco continued to gain new confidence in every match it played, so it was able to reach this advanced stage, and it has proven that it is a global team, with high-level players such as Hakim Ziyech, Ashraf Hakimi, and the rest of the Moroccan stars, and this matter distinguished him in being there. An Arab team with this high technical level, and we hope in the future to see Arab teams play with this mentality and high fighting spirit.” He hoped to see the “Atlas Lions” in the final match.

Regarding Morocco's ability to go far in the World Cup, Hassan Suhail stressed that the tournament is difficult, but he hopes that the team will continue to remain calm and self-confident, noting that all the Arab masses in the Arab world support Morocco, and he said: One of the beautiful things is that the World Cup is in Qatar. Arab unity.

Factors behind Morocco's superiority over Spain

■ Good preparation for the tournament.

■ team play and fighting spirit.

■ Goalkeeper Yassin Bono played a major role in the victory over Spain.

■ The skill of the coach, Walid Al-Rakraki, and his good reading of the match.

■ The players' sense of responsibility that they do not represent Morocco alone, but all Arabs.

■ Morocco has high-level players who play in international leagues.

■ The great public support that the "Atlas Lions" found in the World Cup.

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