Convincing Qatar draw Morocco in friendly Despite a spirited performance at the Mohammed V Stadium, Qatar could only muster a 0-0 friendly draw with Morocco in an international friendly in Casablanca on Wednesday. Preparing for the Gulf Cup in November, Qatar played their part in an entertaining clash at the Stade Mohamed V, the only thing missing from the contest was a goal. It was Qatar who created the best chances of the opening period, however, and Aziz Hatem saw a corner from the left almost curl in the far corner but Morocco keeper Anas Zniti tipped over. Qatar enjoyed plenty of possession in the opening stages and Sebastian Soria missed a glorious opportunity after he was set up by Khalfan Ibrahim, whose form in the night was reassuring that the Qatar’s golden boy is in high-gear again. Defender Almahdi Ali Mukhtar then almost put the visitors ahead in spectacular fashion on the stroke of half-time with a first-time 25-yard shot with the outside of his right foot that went just wide of the left-hand post. Morocco piled on the pressure after the break, but were met by a stubborn Qatar rearguard. The final opportunity of the match did fall to Morocco with Aatif Chahechouhe letting fly from distance and forcing a fine fingertip stop from Qassim Burhan. However, Zaki – who started his second stint in charge in May – will be concerned by the fact that his team have now won just once in six matches and he will be desperate for Morocco’s form to improve before they host the Africa Cup of Nations in 2015. Qatar will play Peru in another friendly next Tuesday at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha.
Posted on: Thu, 04 Sep 2014 08:43:16 +0000
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