This was the first official meeting between the two nations and with some late drama, Morocco fell to Iran, 0-1, due to Aziz Bouhaddouz's heartbreaking own goal.
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.
Ayoub El Kaabi - 6
Had a close-range chance but couldn't impact the scoreline.
Younes Belhanda - 5
Passing was accurate.
Mbark Boussoufa - 5
Was fairly quiet throughout the game.
Noureddine Amrabat - 7.5
Great wing play and crossing. Delivered well into the box but no one was on the end of his passes. Had to be subbed-off as a precaution for concussion.

Amine Harit - 7
A great chance early on. A sweet move to get into the area and measured shot was saved. He achieved 92% passing accuracy. Looked the likeliest to score but wasn't able to convert.
Subs
Sofyan Ambrabat - 6
Had a few touches and was lively. Tried to create.
Aziz Bouhaddouz - 4
His attempted interception at the death saw him plant his header into his own net.
Manuel Da Costa - N/A
Didn't have enough time for a fair rating.
Iran
Ali Beiranvand (GK) - 8.5
Did well during a goalmouth scramble and pulled out excellent saves all match.
Ehsan Haji Safi - 7.5
Tight in defence, blocking a Benatia effort.
Roosbeh Cheshmi - 6
Stopped Morocco's goalmouth scramble.

Masoud Shojaei - 5.5
Was mostly solid. Collected a booking and was subbed off in the second half.
Morteza Pouraliganji - 5
Steady defensively to deny Morocco.
Omid Ehbrahmi - 6
Made vital clearances and passes upfield. Was subbed off with a slight injury.
Karim Ansaifard - 5
Fairly quiet.
Vahid Amiri - 6
Lively runs through the midfield in the second 45.
Alireza Jahanbakhsh - 7.5
Clawed away, was more lively deeper into the first half. Solid.
Sardar Azmoun - 7
A few half chances, but lacked service in the first half. Saw a one-on-one opportunity saved.
Ramin Rezaeian - 8
Superb and timely interceptions. One of Iran's best.
Subs
Mehdi Taremi, Pejman Montazeri, Saman Ghoddos all didn't do enough to warrant a fair rating.
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