Olympic Men’s Football Semi-Final: Achraf Assists, Ezazolohluli Scores a Stunning Goal; Morocco Leads Iraq 3-0 at Half-Time, Advancing in Sight

In the 18th minute, Morocco U23 accelerated down the right flank and into the penalty area. Achraf’s cross found Richardson at the far post, who rose above the defenders to head the ball into the net, giving Morocco U23 a 1-0 lead.

In the 27th minute, Morocco U23 delivered another cross from the left side. The initial shot was blocked by the goalkeeper, but Lahimi was quick to react and scored on the rebound, extending Morocco U23’s lead to 2-0.

In the 36th minute, Ezazolohluli dribbled down the left wing, then unleashed a powerful shot from the left side of the box that soared over the goalkeeper and into the net. This stunning goal put Morocco ahead 3-0.

Match Report: At 23:00 on July 30th, the Olympic men’s football competition saw the third round of Group B matches, with Morocco U23 facing Iraq U23.

In the 8th minute, Wahdi broke through on the left flank and was fouled by Iraq’s player Mohamed, who received the first yellow card of the match. Morocco took the free-kick, but their subsequent shot was deflected out for a corner by a defender.

In the 21st minute, Morocco had another chance to score when they were through on goal, but the player’s attempt from an open net was cleared by a defender.

In the 35th minute, Iraq U23 managed their first shot on target, which nearly resulted in a goal, but the header was brilliantly saved by Morocco’s goalkeeper.

In the 41st minute, Iraq came close to scoring, but the shot was saved by the goalkeeper.

At half-time, Morocco U23 leads Iraq U23 3-0.

Squads:

Morocco U23 starting lineup: 1-Kajoui; 2-Achraf; 17-Azzouzi; 11-Wahdi; 4-Boukamil; 16-Ezazolohluli; 14-Tagharine; 10-Ahommouch; 18-Richardson; 8-Hannous; 9-Lahimi;

Substitutes: 12-Ghanemi; 3-Nakachi; 5-Tahif; 13-Khaiti; 6-Boushawari; 7-Benseghir; 15-Maoub;

Iraq U23 starting lineup: 1-Lassitem; 4-Nadik; 5-Maknazi; 20-Amir; 17-Sadaun; 11-Mundad; 8-Bayash; 10-Amin; 13-Saad; 14-Mohamed; 18-Hussein;

Substitutes: 12-Rekabe; 3-Ali; 2-Imam; 16-Al-Hassan; 15-Wadifi; 7-Jassim; 9-Laound.