Morocco national team became the first contestant who certainly failed to escape from the group phase after the defeat of the Portuguese national team on Wednesday (20/06/2018).
Portugal won 1-0 over Morocco in the second Group B match of the 2018 World Cup at Luzhniki Stadium. Cristiano Ronaldo became the decisive victory of Portugal in the game.
Ronaldo's header in the fourth minute became the second final result difference. Seleccao das Quinas - the title Portugal won, while Morocco certainly marginalized.
Morocco has lost twice from Iran and Portugal. Whatever the results of the match Iran vs Spain, the team nicknamed the Lion Atlas it has certainly not be able to penetrate the top two of the final standings of Group B.
Portugal to temporarily lead Group B with a collection of four points. They excel over Iran (3 points), Spain (1), and Morocco (0).
Like when lost to Iran, Morocco actually perform well on the match versus Portugal. They dominated the game with 54 percent control of the ball.
In terms of chances, Morocco had 16 chances with four target kicks. As for Portugal only have 10 chances and just two shots on target.
However, one of two kick on target Portugal was fruitful goals Cristiano Ronaldo at the beginning of the game. The captain's header made Portugal win and Morocco was marginalized.
For Ronaldo, one goal was to make European players fertile in the national team level. In total he has packed 85 goals with the Portugal national team.
The Real Madrid player is one goal ahead of world football legend Ferenc Puskas. On top of Ronaldo there is only the legendary Iranian striker with a notch 109 goals.