Morocco Players Shine in Domestic League and Hold Brazil to a Draw

This week saw Moroccan national team players making significant contributions both domestically and on the international stage. In the Botola Pro, several Moroccan players were pivotal in their respective matches, with standout performances from A. Laftah and I. Zidani for Raja Casablanca. Meanwhile, on the international front, Morocco managed to secure a draw against Brazil in the World Cup, showcasing their resilience on the global stage.

Top Performers in Botola Pro

The Botola Pro matches on June 17th were a showcase of Moroccan talent, with several players making their mark.

• A. Laftah scored for Raja Casablanca in their thrilling 4-3 victory over CR Khemis Zemamra, finding the net in the 22nd minute with an assist from S. Bougrine.
• I. Zidani also contributed to Raja Casablanca's win by scoring in the 27th minute, assisted by M. Kamal.
• A. El Amloud added to Raja's tally with a goal in the 65th minute, thanks to an assist from I. Khafi.

In the match between UTS Rabat and CODM Meknès, Y. Dahmani sealed the victory for UTS Rabat with a late goal in the 90th minute, assisted by S. Tebily.

Disciplinary Notes

The week also saw some disciplinary actions involving Moroccan players:

• A. Harmach received a yellow card in the 43rd minute during Maghreb Fès's 2-1 win over Difaa EL Jadida.
• A. El Bajjani was booked with a yellow card in the 29th minute for CR Khemis Zemamra against Raja Casablanca.
• A. El Ouaad and O. Al Aiz were cautioned with yellow cards in Kawkab Marrakech's 0-2 loss to Ittihad Tanger.
• Z. Eddib of CODM Meknès was sent off after receiving two yellow cards in quick succession, resulting in a red card in their 2-0 defeat to UTS Rabat.

International Stage

On the international scene, Morocco faced Brazil in the World Cup on June 13th, ending in a 1-1 draw. While no Moroccan players scored, the team demonstrated strong defensive capabilities to hold Brazil to a draw, with S. Diop featuring in the match.

FIFA Ranking

Morocco continues to maintain a strong position in the FIFA rankings, holding steady at seventh place as of June 11th. This reflects their consistent performance on the international stage.

Looking ahead, Moroccan players will aim to build on their domestic successes and continue their strong showing in the World Cup. The upcoming fixtures promise more opportunities for these players to shine both at home and abroad.