Clinical by Morocco? Not exactly, but they did respond well to the early concession of that absurd long-distance thunderbolt from Gabadinho Mhango, dominating the rest of the match. In the end, after Youssef En-Nesyri equalised on the stroke of half-time, a Moroccan winner seemed inevitable, and Achraf Hakimi delivered it with a world-class free kick. Morocco, searching for only their second win in the competition after their sole victory in 1976, march on to the quarters, facing either Ivory Coast or Egypt on Sunday. Malawi are off home, but having made it through to the knockouts on only their third appearance, will return to a welcome befitting their staunch efforts. Thanks for reading this MBM. Nighty night!
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FULL TIME: Morocco 2-1 Malawi
Amrabat deals with one last Malawian hail Mary, and Morocco make it through to the quarters!
