PAGELLE ZAMBIA-MOROCCO 0-1
ZAMBIA
Target: 6. The Zambian goalkeeper tries to keep his team up. He intervenes on the occasion of Morocco’s goal but can do little. Then he works hard and concentrates for the whole match.
Give him: 5,5. The Zambian winger today had to work overtime against one player in particular who put a lot of pressure on him on that flank: Sofiane Boufal. In fact, many times, the Zambian footballer suffered from the technique and speed of the Moroccan footballer. Dall’83’ Chama: sv
Burns: 5,5. Not an easy match for him and for the entire Zambia defense. He has to work hard to stem Morocco’s attacks and only at times manages to block them. Countering the fast and technical Moroccan attack is no small feat.
Muscle: 6. He puts in a lot of effort and intensity. Not always perfect and clean, it is effective at times. He has to clash with the opponent’s energetic attack and manages, in part, to hold the field and position.
Source L.: The Zambia captain makes a mess today as he has to run madly in that part of the pitch and it’s never easy, especially if a player like Hakim Ziyech appears in front of him. More often than not he lets himself be jumped and he is practically never seen forward.
Chaiva: 5,5. The Young Boys player is out, it’s 2004 and the inexperience in managing the ball is often noticeable. He tries to create wood in midfield and has to challenge the Moroccan players, who are quick and able to vary.
Banda: 6. A match of extreme sacrifice for him who must help his teammates in the interdiction and non-possession phase, effectively countering his opponents and attempting forward passes.
Heat: 5.5. His name is rarely heard today. Going forward he is not always able to skip the man and inserting himself is not at all easy. Complex race for him. Dal 74′ Kangwa: sv
Musonda K.: 6. It is seen above all from the front. In support it is not very present but varies forward as it does not have a fixed position. He also goes to the conclusion but doesn’t find the winning play. Dal 73′ Sakala: 6,5. He enters with personality and challenges his opponents with insidious finishes and incessant runs.
Banda: 6,5. The Zambian attacking winger had an edge today compared to his teammates. His contribution was not lacking up front, although it was not decisive but still extremely dangerous.
Click: 5,5. Insufficient match for him who wasn’t flawless. His contribution up front was definitely lacking and the team was unable to rely on him.
MOROCCO
Bono: 6,5. The Moroccan goalkeeper didn’t have to work particularly hard. The goalkeeper protected his goal as best he could and managed not to be overtaken during the rare Zambian attacks. In the end he works hard to keep the result up.
Judge: 6.5. The exterior of the Morocco is clearly superior. He excels on the pitch, manages to never have the ball stolen and runs at breakneck speed in his own flank. He interprets the two phases as best as he can and doesn’t let himself be overcome. The Moroccan opening goal starts from his cross: perfect trajectory.
Aguerd: 6,5. The central defender of the Moroccan team is a wall. He leads his defensive line with experience and calms down, managing not to be surprised. He energetically counters his opponents and leaves them no space or breathing space.
Abdelhamid: 6. Morocco’s other central player doesn’t particularly suffer from the Zambian team’s attacks. He bravely fights on any ball that comes his way and doesn’t commit any blunders.
Attiyat Allah: 6. The Moroccan footballer plays a good match. The Wydad Casablanca winger must above all contain his opponents and he does it well. He pushes forward at times and remains impeccable behind.
Loved: 6.5 A lot of substance for him who is able to manage playing time and any ball that passes his way. He runs, dictates geometries and playing times. Tireless, he is invaluable in interdiction and good at dirtying opposing passes.
Ziyech: 7,5. Play like a true captain. In any offensive action by Morocco he tries to have a hand in it and most of the time he succeeds. He runs all over the flank, forwards and backwards. He serves interesting balls to his teammates and can also be seen in the rebound phase. He scores the goal which later turns out to be decisive thanks to a strike from a true attacker. Smart, quick and precise, he drags his men to victory. Dal 46′ Adli: 6. He fights and runs on the pitch without moving back a meter.
Scale: 6.5. A game of great sacrifice for him who has to run and vary across the entire attacking front. He doesn’t give his opponents points of reference and constantly tries insertions. Quality forward for Morocco. Dall’84’ El Khannouss: sv
Saibari: 6. He adapts to the very high pace of his teammates and puts out a great performance. He proposes himself, inserts himself and makes a lot of movements, especially forward. Dal 68′ Richardson: 6. He works hard and enters the field well. He runs and manages to make the right contribution to the team by trying to fit in and fall back.
Buffalo: 6.5. He runs all over the field and never stops. He makes his opponents’ legs shake every time he comes into possession of the ball. Superior technique compared to the others, he doesn’t give a moment’s respite or respite to the opposing rearguard, driving them crazy. Tireless and at the service of the team. From 68′ Ezzalzouli: 6. His entry onto the pitch was good and gives unpredictability going forward. In the final he wastes an opportunity to close the match.
El Kaabi: 6. Certainly not an easy match for him who has to play, help the team move forward and open up space for his teammates. He succeeds and brings home a fair passing score. A lot of effort but little danger going forward. Dal 73′ Tissoudali: sv
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