Morocco vs Spain, FIFA World Cup Round of 16: Sergio Ramos penned a morale-boosting observe for Spain after it crashed out of the match within the final 16 stage. Spain misplaced to Morocco in penalties 0-3.
New Delhi ,UPDATED: Dec 7, 2022 09:43 IST
Spain crashed out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup after shedding to Morocco in penalties. (AP Photo)
By India Today Web Desk: Sergio Ramos penned a morale-boosting observe for Spain after it crashed out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup following a defeat towards Morocco within the Round of 16.
Spain and Morocco performed out a goalless draw over 120 minutes earlier than Spain squandered the primary three penalty makes an attempt towards Morocco 0-3 to bow out of the match.
Ramos, who was missed by Luis Enrique for the World Cup in Qatar, stated: “Today more than ever, proud of our (Spain) flag, proud of our country and proud of our players. Spain does not lose, Spain learns. Spain falls, stumbles, but gets up and continues to lead. We will be back and we will be back stronger. Come on, Spain.”
In the Round of 16 match, Spain dominated possession and accomplished virtually 800 passes however did not create clear probabilities towards Morocco’s defence in 90 minutes plus further time.
For Spain, that is their second consecutive defeat in a penalty shootout within the final 16 after the 2018 occasion in Russia. Meanwhile, Morocco turned solely the fourth African nation to succeed in quarter-finals 12 years after Ghana achieved the feat.
Spain wasted most of their time by orbiting round Morocco’s penalty space with out making an attempt any photographs. The 2010 world champions lacked leading edge whereas attempting to use Morocco’s tempo.
“I am more than satisfied with my team. They represented my ideas and my style and I can only praise for them for their attitude in the whole World Cup,” Spain coach Luis Enrique stated. “I would also like to congratulate Morocco for their win. They were better than us in the penalty shootout.”
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Dec 7, 2022