Morocco were energetic early on through Hakim Ziyach and Amine Harit, but could not convert their chances. Approaching half-time, Iran became more threatening as their accuracy and counter-attacking moves improved. A goalless half, but enthralling nevertheless.

It was a quieter second period, as both sides attempted to build the tempo, but failed to create many chances.

The goalkeepers at either end were essential in keeping the game at 0-0 until, in injury time,  Bouhaddouz's header landed into his own net to gift Iran the three points.

Morocco


Monir El Kajoui (GK) - 8
A splendid double save denied Azmoun an inital chance.

Achraf Hakimi - 7
Great pace down the wing and cutting inside. Laid some great balls into the box.

Mehdi Benatia - 6.5
Beautiful work to recover the ball and was solid at the back.

Ghanem Saiss - 5.5
Made vital clearances but was mostly quiet.

Hakim Ziyach - 6.5
Mistimed kick which could have seen him score early, great passes wide to switch play. Dictated the tempo. Not a great second-half. 

Karim El Ahmadi - 6
Solid in midfield, making vital tackles.