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Benin oust Morocco on penalties in AFCON shock

Ten-man Benin rode their luck to eliminate Morocco on penalties in an extraordinary upset in the opening match of the AFCON knockout stage.
May 17, 2023, 05:21 am - Reuters

Penalty Shootout

Morocco
Benin
Oussama Idrissi
Pen 1
Olivier Verdon
Sofiane Boufal
Pen 2
David Djigla
Youssef En-Nesyri
Pen 3
Tidjani Anaane
Pen 4
Seibou Mama

Match Timeline

Morocco
Benin
  • KO
  • 41
  • HT
  • 51
  • 53
  • 59
  • 69
  • 74
  • 75
  • 87
  • 88
  • 90+1
  • FT
  • 90+6
  • 97
  • 100
  • 105+1
  • 105+2
  • 106
  • 107
  • 108
  • ET FT

Match Commentary

120'
Penalty Shootout ends, Morocco 1(1), Benin 1(4).
120'
Goal! Morocco 1(1), Benin 1(4). Mama Seibou (Benin) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.
120'
Penalty saved! Youssef En-Nesyri (Morocco) fails to capitalise on this great opportunity, left footed shot saved in the bottom left corner.
Match Stats
MARBEN
Possession
66.8%
33.266.8
33.2%
Shots on Goal
7
4
Shot Attempts
22
7
Yellow Cards
2
3
Corner Kicks
6
3
Saves
3
6