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Morocco beat Jordan 3-2 after extra time to clinch Arab Cup
Morocco claimed the Arab Cup with a 3-2 extra-time win over Jordan, powered by Abderrazak Hamdallah's two late goals after Jordan's Ali Olwan scored twice, tournament organizers said.
- On Dec 18, Morocco national team defeated Jordan national team 3-2 after extra time at Lusail Stadium, Qatar to claim the Arab Cup on Thursday evening.
- Oussama Tannane's fourth-minute wonder strike from inside his own half gave Morocco an early lead, but Ali Olwan's header and penalty with 22 minutes left turned the game for Jordan national team.
- Controversy and injury affected the closing stages, with Mohannad Abu Taha's goal disallowed for handball after VAR review and Yazeed Abulaila injuring himself colliding with the post.
- With AFCON starting December 21, Morocco head into the tournament with boosted momentum despite missing several Europe-based players, adding to their youth squads' recent successes earlier this year.
- Beyond the trophy, the match underscores Jordan national team and Morocco's recent trajectories, with Jordan set for World Cup 2026 debut after near-misses in Qatar finals two years ago and Morocco recalling their 2022 World Cup semi-final run in Qatar.
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Three days before the CAN 2025 kick-off in Rabat, the Atlas Lions have just won the Arab Cup, a competition organized by the Fifa which brings together 16 Arab world selections. They succeed... Algeria.
Morocco won the Arab Cup by winning in the 3-2 in the extension to Jordan in a final heart attack, which will be remembered by a goal from more than 50 meters, this Thursday in Qatar, three days after the start of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) it organizes. Already crowned in 2012, the Atlas Lions register their name for the second time on the record of this competition organized by FIFA, which brings together 16 selections from the Arab world…
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