"Real Madrid's Diaz has been the spark in this Morocco team since the tournament began, and made it five goals in five consecutive matches when he deflected Ayoub El Kaabi's knock-down past Devis Epassy in the 26th minute to give Morocco the lead that their dominance deserved. Saibari, criticised by supporters and the media during the tournament to date, added a second in the 74th minute when he met Nayef Aguerd's header on following a freekick and lashed home unmarked."
"They'd had a penalty claim waved away inside the first minute when Bilal El Khannouss lifted the ball onto Samuel Kotto's arm in the box before imploring for a spotkick, energising the home support, who had been urged to turn up for the team by head coach Walid Regragui after some indifferent backing during the tournament so far. Their whistling was deafening whenever Cameroon had anything resembling sustained possession, while any incident resembling a foul by the Indomitable Lions received roars of disapprobation."
Morocco defeated Cameroon 2-0 in Rabat, with Brahim Díaz scoring and Ismael Saibari adding a late goal. Díaz's strike continued a five-game scoring run, deflecting Ayoub El Kaabi's knock-down past Devis Epassy in the 26th minute. Saibari converted a Nayef Aguerd header to finish unmarked in the 74th minute. A first-minute penalty appeal for Morocco was denied. Home supporters were vocally supportive after urging from coach Walid Regragui. David Pagou earned praise for rebuilding the squad after replacing Marc Brys less than three weeks before the tournament. The win sends Morocco to the semifinals for the first time since 2004; they will face the winner of Nigeria and Algeria.
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