Morocco Need Different Solutions Against the Netherlands, Says Coach Ouahbi
Nabil Ouahbi said Morocco’s 7-point group-stage run will not matter against the Netherlands, as the knockout round demands a different approach.
- On Monday, Morocco coach Nabil Ouahbi leads his team against the Netherlands in the World Cup last 32 match in Monterrey, Mexico, with both teams knowing there is no margin for error.
- Following an impressive group campaign, the Atlas Lions extended their unbeaten run with a 1-1 draw against Brazil and victories over Scotland and Haiti to finish second in Group C with seven points.
- Meanwhile, the Dutch finished their group stage with seven points after defeating Sweden and Tunisia while drawing with Japan, as Ouahbi rested teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi to manage player workloads.
- Ouahbi told reporters on Sunday, "In the last three matches, we showed that we are capable of producing good performances," and pledged the team would continue executing their strengths effectively.
- At the 2022 finals, Morocco reached the last four while the Dutch made the quarter-finals, establishing the pedigree both teams bring to Monday's knockout clash.
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The CitizenMorocco need different solutions against the Netherlands, says coach Ouahbi
MONTERREY, Mexico, June 28 : Morocco coach Nabil Ouahbi said his side's unbeaten group-stage campaign would count for little when they face the Netherlands in the World Cup last 32 on Monday, insisting the knockout phase demanded a different mentality.The Atlas Lions reached the knockout stage after earning s
Familiarity adds spice to Morocco-Netherlands last-32 clash
Star-laden Morocco and the Netherlands have the potential to produce a riveting Round of 32 tie at the World Cup, underpinned by a societal subtext that adds a healthy spice to the game in Monterrey on Monday. There is a large degree of familiarity, even if the countries have only played each other three times in the past, with Morocco having three Dutch-born players in their side and their top scorer here, Ismael Saibari, playing at PSV Eindhov…
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Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio will be in charge of the World Cup match between the Netherlands and Morocco in the early hours of Tuesday morning (Dutch time). The round of 32 duel will take place at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico. Earlier in this World Cup, he attracted considerable attention during the opening match.
The Brazilian referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio will lead the decisive game between Holland and Morocco, valid for the elimination phase of the World Cup. The match is scheduled for June 29th, at 10pm (in the time of Brasília), and will have as stage the Stadium Monterrey. This will be the third match endorsed by the Goijan in this World Cup. For the duel between Dutch and Moroccans, Sampaio will lead a trio of conterraneos, with the help of assist…
One of the Brazilian referees who is playing in the World Cup, Wilton Pereira Sampaio has one more challenge ahead in the contest. On Saturday (27/6), Fifa confirmed that he will be in charge of the Netherlands and Morocco for the 2nd stage of the tournament. This will be the third match of Wilton Pereira Sampaio in the current edition of the World Cup. Previously, he captivated the opening game of the competition between Mexico and South Africa…
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