Morocco vs Ghana, 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, Group Stage
· Africa Cup of NationsMorocco score late to beat Ghana at Africa Cup of Nations
Morocco's Sofiane Boufal seized on a loose ball to score seven minutes from time and secure a 1-0 win over Ghana.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 2': Corner, Ghana. Conceded by Nayef Aguerd.
- 3': Foul by Imrân Louza (Morocco).
- 3': Thomas Partey (Ghana) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 4': Corner, Ghana. Conceded by Sofiane Boufal.
- 5': Corner, Ghana. Conceded by Azzedine Ounahi.
- 5': Foul by Alexander Djiku (Ghana).
- 5': Zakaria Aboukhlal (Morocco) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 7': Corner, Morocco. Conceded by Abdul Rahman Baba.
- 7': Attempt missed. Romain Saïss (Morocco) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Sofiane Boufal with a cross following a corner.
- 10': Foul by Achraf Hakimi (Morocco).
- 10': Iddrisu Baba (Ghana) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 12': Attempt saved. Zakaria Aboukhlal (Morocco) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 12': Foul by Jordan Ayew (Ghana).
- 12': Romain Saïss (Morocco) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 13': Foul by Andy Yiadom (Ghana).
- 13': Sofiane Boufal (Morocco) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 14': Foul by Kamaldeen Sulemana (Ghana).
- 14': Selim Amallah (Morocco) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 15': Corner, Morocco. Conceded by André Ayew.
- 16': Foul by Alexander Djiku (Ghana).
- 16': Zakaria Aboukhlal (Morocco) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 17': Alexander Djiku (Ghana) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 18': Foul by Nayef Aguerd (Morocco).
- 18': Iddrisu Baba (Ghana) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 21': André Ayew (Ghana) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 21': Foul by Azzedine Ounahi (Morocco).
- 22': Foul by Adam Masina (Morocco).
- 22': Joseph Paintsil (Ghana) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 22': Adam Masina (Morocco) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 24': Foul by Iddrisu Baba (Ghana).
- 24': Sofiane Boufal (Morocco) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 26': Hand ball by Selim Amallah (Morocco).
- 28': Daniel Amartey (Ghana) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 28': Foul by Adam Masina (Morocco).
- 29': Foul by Andy Yiadom (Ghana).
- 29': Imrân Louza (Morocco) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 30': Foul by Imrân Louza (Morocco).
- 30': Joseph Paintsil (Ghana) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 31': Foul by Romain Saïss (Morocco).
- 31': Jordan Ayew (Ghana) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 33': Attempt missed. Thomas Partey (Ghana) right footed shot from long range on the left is just a bit too high from a direct free kick.
- 34': Attempt missed. Selim Amallah (Morocco) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Romain Saïss.
- 35': Offside, Morocco. Adam Masina tries a through ball, but Zakaria Aboukhlal is caught offside.
- 36': Daniel Amartey (Ghana) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 36': Foul by Zakaria Aboukhlal (Morocco).
- 38': Foul by Jordan Ayew (Ghana).
- 38': Romain Saïss (Morocco) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 39': Foul by Thomas Partey (Ghana).
- 39': Sofiane Boufal (Morocco) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 40': Attempt blocked. Sofiane Boufal (Morocco) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left is blocked.
- 40': Attempt missed. Romain Saïss (Morocco) header from the left side of the six yard box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Sofiane Boufal following a set piece situation.
- 41': Andy Yiadom (Ghana) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 41': Foul by Sofiane Boufal (Morocco).
- 42': Daniel Amartey (Ghana) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 42': Foul by Selim Amallah (Morocco).
- 43': Attempt missed. Joseph Paintsil (Ghana) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by André Ayew.
- 44': Azzedine Ounahi (Morocco) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 44': Foul by André Ayew (Ghana).
- 45': Andy Yiadom (Ghana) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45': Foul by Sofiane Boufal (Morocco).
- 45'+1': First Half ends, Morocco 0, Ghana 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Morocco 0, Ghana 0.
- 46': Azzedine Ounahi (Morocco) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 46': Foul by Thomas Partey (Ghana).
- 47': Dangerous play by Zakaria Aboukhlal (Morocco).
- 47': Daniel Amartey (Ghana) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 48': Adam Masina (Morocco) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 48': Foul by Joseph Paintsil (Ghana).
- 49': Azzedine Ounahi (Morocco) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 49': Foul by Thomas Partey (Ghana).
- 50': Foul by Jordan Ayew (Ghana).
- 50': Nayef Aguerd (Morocco) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 52': Foul by Sofiane Boufal (Morocco).
- 52': Iddrisu Baba (Ghana) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 53': Attempt blocked. Sofiane Boufal (Morocco) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Azzedine Ounahi.
- 53': Corner, Morocco. Conceded by Andy Yiadom.
- 53': Corner, Morocco. Conceded by Abdul Rahman Baba.
- 57': Corner, Ghana. Conceded by Romain Saïss.
- 58': Attempt missed. Zakaria Aboukhlal (Morocco) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Sofiane Boufal.
- 59': Attempt blocked. Azzedine Ounahi (Morocco) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sofiane Boufal.
- 61': Foul by Andy Yiadom (Ghana).
- 61': Sofiane Boufal (Morocco) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 64': Foul by André Ayew (Ghana).
- 64': Sofiane Boufal (Morocco) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 64': André Ayew (Ghana) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 65': Attempt missed. André Ayew (Ghana) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Abdul Rahman Baba with a cross.
- 66': Foul by Selim Amallah (Morocco).
- 66': Thomas Partey (Ghana) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 68': Abdul Rahman Baba (Ghana) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 68': Foul by Imrân Louza (Morocco).
- 69': Foul by Jordan Ayew (Ghana).
- 69': Nayef Aguerd (Morocco) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 70': Achraf Hakimi (Morocco) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 70': Foul by Abdul Rahman Baba (Ghana).
- 72': Attempt saved. Joseph Paintsil (Ghana) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner.
- 72': Corner, Ghana. Conceded by Yassine Bounou.
- 73': Attempt missed. Sofiane Boufal (Morocco) right footed shot from more than 35 yards misses to the left.
- 74': Foul by Adam Masina (Morocco).
- 74': Jordan Ayew (Ghana) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 75': Attempt saved. André Ayew (Ghana) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Thomas Partey with a cross.
- 78': Substitution, Morocco. Tarik Tissoudali replaces Imrân Louza.
- 82': Adam Masina (Morocco) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 82': Foul by Jordan Ayew (Ghana).
- 83': Goal! Morocco 1, Ghana 0. Sofiane Boufal (Morocco) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner.
- 84': Foul by Tarik Tissoudali (Morocco).
- 84': Iddrisu Baba (Ghana) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 85': Foul by Sofiane Boufal (Morocco).
- 85': Thomas Partey (Ghana) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 85': Achraf Hakimi (Morocco) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 85': Foul by Abdul Rahman Baba (Ghana).
- 86': Substitution, Ghana. Abdul Fatawu Issahaku replaces Joseph Paintsil.
- 86': Substitution, Ghana. Benjamin Tetteh replaces Jordan Ayew.
- 86': Substitution, Ghana. Daniel-Kofi Kyereh replaces Kamaldeen Sulemana.
- 87': Attempt missed. Romain Saïss (Morocco) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Sofiane Boufal with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 88': Foul by Andy Yiadom (Ghana).
- 88': Sofiane Boufal (Morocco) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 88': Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (Ghana) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 88': Foul by Sofiane Boufal (Morocco).
- 90': Substitution, Morocco. Soufiane Rahimi replaces Zakaria Aboukhlal.
- 90': Substitution, Morocco. Sofyan Amrabat replaces Azzedine Ounahi.
- 90': Substitution, Ghana. Richmond Boakye replaces Thomas Partey.
- 90'+2': Attempt saved. Tarik Tissoudali (Morocco) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Sofiane Boufal.
- 90'+2': Second Half ends, Morocco 1, Ghana 0.
- 0': Match ends, Morocco 1, Ghana 0.
Statistics
 GHA |
MAR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Fouls | 21 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 2 | Saves | 2 |
| 38.4 | Possession | 61.6 |
| 5 | SHOTS | 12 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 134 | Accurate Passes | 265 |
| 211 | Passes | 343 |
| 0.6 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 4 |
| 13 | Crosses | 14 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 53 | Long Balls | 47 |
| 11 | Accurate Long Balls | 24 |
| 0.2 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 8 | Effective Tackles | 9 |
| 13 | Tackles | 17 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 5 | Interceptions | 5 |
| 12 | Effective Clearances | 11 |
| 12 | Clearances | 11 |
Game Information
Competition: Africa Cup of Nations
Venue: Stade Omnisport Ahmadou Ahidjo
Location: Yaoundé, Cameroon
Venue: Stade Omnisport Ahmadou Ahidjo
Location: Yaoundé, Cameroon
Africa Cup of Nations Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigeria | 3 | +4 | 9 |
| 2 | Tunisia | 3 | +1 | 4 |
| 3 | Tanzania | 3 | -1 | 2 |
| 4 | Uganda | 3 | -4 | 1 |
Line-Ups
Morocco (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yassine Bounou (GK) |
| 5 | Nayef Aguerd |
| 6 | Romain Saïss |
| 24 | Samy Mmaee |
| 3 | Adam Masina  |
| 2 | Achraf Hakimi |
| 7 | Imran Louza |
| 15 | Selim Amallah |
| 17 | Sofiane Boufal |
| 8 | Azzedine Ounahi |
| 14 | Zakaria Aboukhlal |
Ghana (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Jojo Wollacott (GK) |
| 23 | Alexander Djiku |
| 18 | Daniel Amartey |
| 17 | Abdul Rahman Baba |
| 2 | Andy Yiadom |
| 10 | André Ayew |
| 21 | Iddrisu Baba |
| 5 | Thomas Partey |
| 9 | Jordan Ayew |
| 22 | Kamaldeen Sulemana |
| 15 | Joseph Paintsil |
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