In the final moments of the first half (45+2'), Hakim Ziyech scored from a free-kick. However, after a lengthy VAR review , the goal was ruled out because Romain Saïss was judged to be offside and interfering with Thibaut Courtois. Key Statistics & Players Score at Half-Time: 0-0
Morocco's goalkeeper Munir Mohamedi (who replaced Bounou at the last second) made crucial saves to keep the game level. BEL vs MOR - First-Half - Bein.mp4.mp4
Morocco employed a mid-to-low block strategy to frustrate the Belgian attack while looking for counter-attacking opportunities through Achraf Hakimi and Hakim Ziyech . In the final moments of the first half
Belgium controlled most of the play, with Kevin De Bruyne coming close on a free-kick in the 39th minute that narrowly missed the crossbar. Morocco employed a mid-to-low block strategy to frustrate
Amadou Onana received a yellow card in the 29th minute.
The first half of the Belgium vs. Morocco match at the 2022 FIFA World Cup was a tense affair dominated by Belgium in possession, yet marked by a late, disallowed Moroccan goal. Match Overview (First Half)