Morocco were the best performers in Group C, but they did not win it after failing to put Brazil away while in the ascendancy during a 1-1 draw. It took them 70 seconds to see off Scotland, and they toyed with ignominy against Haiti but eventually overpowered the underdogs 4-2.
Group C Standings
Pos Team P GD Pts 1 Brazil 3 6 7 2 Morocco 3 3 7 3 Scotland 3 -3 3 4 Haiti 3 -6 0
Round of 16 Drama
Morocco were on the brink of going out in the Round of 16 against the Netherlands. Issa Diop rescued them with a stoppage-time header, and the Atlas Lions went on to win a topsy-turvy penalty contest. Morocco win wild penalty shootout as Netherlands pay heavy price for misses.
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