Belgium And Germany’s Capitulation Allows For Morocco And Japan’s Historic Finish

Written By Jacobs Dunga

There were mouthwatering results recorded in groups E and F of the ongoing FIFA World Cup.

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African nation Morocco made history by becoming just the second nation from Africa to top their group in World Cup history.

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The North Africans came out top in Group E with seven points after victories over Belgium and Canada followed an opening game draw against Croatia.

Morocco defeated Canada on Thursday thanks to goals from Hakim Ziyech and Youssef El Nesyri to confirm their place at the top of the group with seven points with Croatia finishing behind with five points.

Morocco will now play Spain who finished second in Group F for a place in the quarter finals.

In the other group game, Belgium laboured to a goalless draw against Croatia to see their 2022 World Cup dream come to an abrupt end.

The golden generation of the Belgian national team bowed out in the worst possible manner with their first round exit their worst since Roberto Martinez became the coach of the side.

The result of the match saw Croatia qualify at their expense into the round of 16 that will see them face Japan.

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Japan took everyone by surprise with their spirited performances in Group F following victory over Germany in their opening game which was followed by a disappointing loss to Costa Rica before dispatching Spain in the last group game to advance as group winners.

Hajime Moriyasu must have taught his team everything they needed to learn in having to concede possession in place of victory.

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The Asians had Spain and Germany complete over 1500 passes against them but still managed to grind out victories in both fixtures.

Germany meanwhile suffered back to back group stage exits after falling out due to inferior goals aggregate.

Hansi Flick watched on as his side got eliminated in his first major tournament with the German national team and could now have his first also become his last.

Goals from Serge Gnabry, Kai Havertz’ brace and Niclas Fullkrug were not enough to take Germany through.

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