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Manchester United duo Noussair Mazraoui and Bryan Mbeumo confronted off towards one another on worldwide obligation.
Africa Cup of Nations hosts Morocco edged previous Cameroon 2-0 to guide their place within the semi-final.
Noussair Mazraoui
Mazraoui has been a constant performer for Morocco, and he was as soon as once more a key purpose why they stored a clear sheet towards the Indomitable Lions.
It was their fourth shutout in 5 matches, conceding simply as soon as within the 1-1 draw with Mali. Mazraoui received 100% of his tackles and made 5 defensive contributions within the match.
He additionally made one clearance and blocked one shot to assist shield his aim. The total-back was additionally combative, profitable eight out of the 13 duels that he competed in.
Mazraoui didn’t participate within the build-up as a lot as he often would, failing to finish any key passes or crosses. He was additionally solely profitable in a single out of three dribble makes an attempt.
Morocco should wait and see who their semi-final opponents are, however they’ll face them on Wednesday evening.
Noussair Mazraoui stats vs Cameroon
| Stat | Worth |
|---|---|
| Targets | 0 |
| Assists | 0 |
| Defensive contributions | 5 |
| Tackles (received) | 3 (3) |
| Interceptions | 0 |
| Clearances | 1 |
| Blocked pictures | 1 |
| Recoveries | 3 |
| Floor duels (received) | 11 (7) |
| Aerial duels (received) | 2 (1) |
| Fouls | 2 |
| Dribbled previous | 0 |
| Key passes | 0 |
| Crosses (correct) | 0 (0) |
| Correct passes | 15/29 (52%) |
| Passes in opposition half (correct) | 9/22 (41%) |
| Passes in personal half (correct) | 6/7 (86%) |
| Touches | 47 |
| Unsuccessful touches | 1 |
| Dribbles (profitable) | 3 (1) |
| Was fouled | 3 |
| Possession misplaced | 17 |
| Complete pictures | 0 |
| Pictures on course | 0 |
| Pictures blocked | 0 |
Bryan Mbeumo
The Cameroon winger had an off evening as his facet crashed out of the competitors.
He solely managed one shot on aim that was blocked by the defence.
Mbeumo was additionally unusually poor on the ball, solely finishing a paltry one in every of his eight dribble makes an attempt as he was nicely shackled by a stingy Moroccan defence.
He did present his high quality within the attacking third, although, with two key passes and two crosses that discovered their supposed goal.
The Cameroon winger tried laborious however was poor in his duel makes an attempt, profitable simply 4 from 17 contested.
Mbeumo will now return to Manchester, and followers can be delighted that he needs to be accessible to face Manchester Metropolis at Outdated Trafford subsequent Saturday.
Function picture Michael Regan by way of Getty Photographs
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