The Moroccan national team for players under 17 will make its final attempt to advance when it faces New Caledonia tomorrow, Sunday, at the Aspire Zone Stadium No. 1 in Doha, as part of the third and final round of matches in Group B of the FIFA U-17 World Cup being held in Qatar.
After suffering consecutive defeats against Japan (0-2) and Portugal (0-6), coach Nabil Bahe has no option but to secure three points with a wide margin of goals while hoping for favorable results from the other groups to advance to the next round.
The task appears daunting, but it is not impossible for the Atlas Cubs, who must give their all in this match to salvage their reputation in the World Cup in Qatar.
The team’s captain, Abdellah Wazzan, alongside his teammates, will face New Caledonia, which defied expectations by earning a goalless draw against Japan, seen as a victory, with hopes of qualifying among the best third-placed teams in the next round.
In light of this challenge, coach Nabil Bahe must motivate his players to forget the defeat against Portugal and approach this crucial match with calmness and realism.
For the Atlas Lions, this match is the last chance to remain in the tournament, as a draw or loss would mean an early exit from the World Cup. Meanwhile, Portugal, which has officially qualified for the round of 16 alongside Argentina, Italy, Brazil, and Zambia, will play an inconsequential match against Japan on the same day, a team that has struggled offensively against New Caledonia.
The tournament features 48 teams divided into 12 groups, with each team playing three matches in a single round-robin format. The top two teams from each group will advance, along with the eight best third-placed teams.
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