"Morocco gradually asserted themselves through set pieces and wide play, forcing a series of early corners. That pressure paid off in the 26th minute when Brahim Daaz reacted quickest inside the six-yard box, turning home from close range after Ayoub El Kaabi kept the ball alive following a corner. Cameroon responded with increased urgency, threatening from their own set pieces before the break. Christian Kofane and Nouhou Tolo both headed narrowly wide, but clear chances were limited as Morocco's back line held firm."
"The game was effectively decided in the 74th minute. From a set-piece situation, Nayef Aguerd's knockdown found Saibari on the left side of the box, and the midfielder guided a low left-footed finish into the far corner to double Morocco's lead. Cameroon continued to press in the closing stages, earning several late corners and forcing blocks inside the area, but they were unable to find a way past the Moroccan defence."
Morocco secured a 2-0 quarter-final victory over Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations. The opening stages were scrappy, with fouls and stoppages disrupting rhythm. Morocco grew into the game through set pieces and wide play, and Brahim Daaz scored from close range after a corner in the 26th minute. Cameroon increased urgency and threatened from set pieces but created few clear chances as Morocco's defence remained solid. The second half saw Morocco create the better openings and Ismael Saibari doubled the lead from a 74th-minute knockdown. Cameroon pressed late but could not break the Moroccan defence.
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