FIFA World Cup 2022, Morocco vs Portugal Quarter-Final Live Updates: Cristiano Ronaldo Benched For Last 8 Clash
Morocco vs Portugal Quarter-Final Live Score: Portugal face Morocco in quarterfinal.© AFP
FIFA World Cup 2022, Morocco vs Portugal Quarter-Final Live: Cristiano Ronaldo starts on the bench once more in Portugal’s World Cup quarter-final clash against Morocco on Saturday. Coach Fernando Santos dropped the five-time Ballon d’Or winner for the last 16 win over Switzerland, and maintained a similar line-up against the North Africans. Goncalo Ramos, who scored a hat-trick in the 6-1 victory, leads the line again, with support from Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva and Joao Felix. Ruben Neves replaces William Carvalho in defensive midfield for Santos’s only change, while Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo also remains on the bench with Ronaldo. (LIVE Matchcentre)
Here are the Live Updates of the FIFA World Cup 2022, Football Match between Morocco vs Portugal straight from the Al Thumama Stadium:
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19:31 (IST)
FIFA WC: Portugal defeated Switzerland
Portugal stunned Switzerland 6-1 in their Round of 16 clash, to seal their quarterfinals berth. Meanwhile, Morocco thrashed Spain in the penalties.
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19:26 (IST)
FIFA WC: Big milestone waiting for Morocco
If Morocco win today’s quarterfinal match, then will become the first African or Arab team to enter the semi-finals of a World Cup.
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19:19 (IST)
FIFA WC: Morocco starting XI
Yassine Bounou; Achraf Hakimi, Jawad El Yamiq, Romain Saiss (capt), Yahya Attiat-Allah; Sofyan Amrabat, Azzedine Ounahi, Selim Amallah; Hakim Ziyech, Youssef En-Nesyri, Sofiane Boufal; Coach: Walid Regragui (MAR)
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19:19 (IST)
FIFA WC: Ronaldo benched again!
Portugal starting XI: Diogo Costa; Diogo Dalot, Ruben Dias, Pepe (capt), Raphael Guerreiro; Ruben Neves, Otavio; Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Joao Felix; Goncalo Ramos; Coach: Fernando Santos (POR)
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19:15 (IST)
Hello and Welcome!
The third quarter-final between Morocco and Portugal will start at 8:30 pm
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