In a high-octane first half, there was no stopping Cristiano Ronaldo, who opened the scoring with a well-executed header only four minutes in to bring his tally up to four goals in two games.

Portugal sat back after the goal, as Morocco looked to threaten at every opportunity and were fluid with their ball movement in a bid to repair the damage.

The second half continued to be both fast and furious as Morocco picked up where they had left off and Ronaldo sent a shot over the bar.

Despite being the better side, Morocco didn't take their chances in front of goal and were quite unfortunate, but goals win matches.

Portugal 

Rui Patricio (GK) - 7.5

Was kept busy due to Morocco's threat. Great save to deny Belhanda's header from the set-piece. 

Raphael Guerreiro - 6

Nice run and pass in the area to Ronaldo who almost doubled the lead. Ruthless defending under pressure. Aggressive but had quite a job to do marking Amrabat.

Jose Fonte - 5.5

Was fortunate not to give away a penalty. Good clearance in the second half.

Pepe - 4

For an experienced defender, Morocco were allowed too much space. Blocked a game-changing shot in injury time. 

Cedric - 6

Defended well under pressure when Morocco were threatening. Tidied up well towards the end of the half. Won the ball at vital moments.

Joao Mario - 5

Did well in some moments. Won free-kick in perfect area.

 

 

Joao Mountinho - 6.5

Great vision to spot Ronaldo in the box to assist the first goal. Nicely weighted passes.

William - 5

Solid but didn't do a whole lot to further Portugal's chances.

Bernando Silva - 6

Great composure on the wing and in the middle of the park to keep possession. Put in a few good tackles.

Cristiano Ronaldo - 6.5

Beautiful header to open the scoring. Almost scored a second not long after. Looked to set up Guedes in front of goal.

Goncalo Guedes - 5

Missed a chance from close range.

Subs

Gelson Martins - 6

Got himself into the game and used his pace well. Controlled the ball and did will to escape Morocco's press.

Bruno Fernandes - 6

Sent a teasing ball in for Ronaldo but it was cut out by Moroccan defenders.

Adrien Silva - N/A

Didn't do enough to warrant a fair rating.

Morocco

Monir El Kajoui (GK) - 6

Wasn't overly troubled bar Ronaldo's header.

Achraf Hakimi - 6.5

Won the ball and bombed forward several times.

Manuel Da Costa - 6

Blocking and clearing was immense.

Mehdi Benatia - 7.5

A headed effort and a few other chances in the second half. The captain could have been the hero for his side if he'd converted just one opportunity. Solid defending from the experienced player. 

Nabil Dirar - 6.5

Fluid with the ball and linked-up well.

Hakim Ziyach - 7

Applied pressure. Chance from just outside the box. Very silky on the ball and his passing was superb. Delivered tantalising free-kicks.

Mbark Boussoufa - 7

Header just off target. Strong and linked-up well with Belhanda and Amrabat. Morocco's midfied maestro.

Younes Belhanda - 8

Threatening. Headed the ball from a corner but no one was there at the back post for the second touch. Worked magnificently with Amrabat on the right.

Karim El Ahmadi - 7.5

Solid defending and kept Portugal at bay. 

Noureddine Amrabat - 8

Looked dangerous every time he had the ball and moved forward. Early intensity and kept it up. Great work at the other end too, to clear the ball from Morocco's defensive third.

Khalid Boutaib - 6.5

Early chance. Looked dangerous and was full of energy, just couldn't capitalise in front of goal.

Subs

Ayoub El Kaabi - N/A

Didn't do enough to warrant a fair rating.

Mehdi Carcela - 6

Energetic and pacy.

Faycal Fajr - N/A

Was subbed on late in stoppage-time.