Morocco and Croatia drew 0-0 in their sixth World Cup group. Last year’s finalists were neutralized by good defensive play from Walid Regraga.

After the first quarter, the Moroccan players started to get back on their feet. At the 13th minute, the hosts usually had their first good moment with Hakimi.

At the 17th minute, Perisic shot, but the ball was over the crossbar. Shortly thereafter, Ziyes made a good cross, but En-Nesiri was unable to get into the frame.

Both teams had good circulation but failed to seriously threaten. There were several phases in the first half and Croatia missed a big chance with 45 minutes left.

In the 52nd minute, Modric played a beautiful pass to Yuranovich, cutting through the defense of the Moroccan. Ten minutes later, Hakimi shot, but the ball went wide. The same player threatened again three minutes later.

Both teams pursued the goal but failed to create a good phase until the end of the match.

Morocco (Walid Regragui): Bono, Hakimi, Ager, Sais, Mazrawi (60′ Atiat-Alal), Amrabad, Unakhi (81′ Sabiri), Amalach, Ziyech, En Nesiri (81′ Hamdala), Bufal (65′ Ez-Abde).

Croatia (Zlatko Dalic): Livakovic, Juranovic, Lovren, Guardiol, Sosa, Brozovic, Modric, Kovacic (Meier 79), Vlasic (Pasalic 46), Kramaric (Livaya 71), Perisic