Arab Cup: Morocco asserts its dominance, beats Saudi Arabia and flies toward the quarterfinals

In the 11th minute, Karim El Berkaoui freed his teammates by finishing with surgical precision a clear, collective move. The Atlas Lions took an early lead… and never gave it up.

A Moroccan team that is calm, strong, sovereign

Driven by flawless tactical organization, the Lions showed impressive maturity. Even when Saudi Arabia earned a penalty in the 69th minute, Morocco’s calm did not waver. Abdullah Al-Hamdan missed his attempt — a symbol of a match in which mastery and success clearly sided with Morocco. In the heat of Lusail Stadium, the Moroccan squad showed they have all the tools of a serious contender for the title. Discipline, solidarity, direct play: Morocco controlled the game, managed the tempo, and confirmed its status.

Morocco the undisputed leader of Group B

This third match ends with yet another accomplished performance that allows Morocco to finish top of Group B, undefeated and remarkably consistent:

• 7 points
• No defeat
• A solid defense (only 1 goal conceded)

Saudi Arabia, despite its defeat, benefits from its strong start to the tournament and also advances to the quarterfinals.

Oman and Comoros exit the competition

In the other group match, Oman beat the Comoros 2–1 thanks to a brace from Issam Al Sabhi (30′, 43′). The Comorian goal by D. Hamidou Ali at the 68th minute changed nothing. Oman finishes third, Comoros come last. Both teams are eliminated.

Lions hungrier than ever

With this solid run, Morocco enters the quarterfinals brimming with confidence and riding a wave of victories. The team seems to grow stronger with each match, in a competition where every detail counts. The Atlas Lions have been warned — but above all … they are ready.

Translated from Abderrazzak Boussaid’s French article – le7tv