Morocco's Third Goalkeeper Stars in Shootout to Secure a Spot in the Under-20 World Cup Final

Morocco secure spot in Under-20 World Cup final after beating France

Third-choice goalkeeper Abdelhakim El Mesbahi emerged as Morocco’s unlikely hero on Wednesday, saving the decisive penalty to seal a dramatic 5-4 shootout victory over France and send his nation to its first-ever Under-20 World Cup final. Coming off the bench in the dying minutes of extra time, El Mesbahi – armed with intel on France’s penalty takers – delivered the clutch moment that capped a tense semifinal, setting up a historic final showdow…

Morocco’s third goalkeeper stars in shootout to secure a spot in the Under-20 World Cup final

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Third goalkeeper Abdelhakim El Mesbahi came off the bench near the end of extra time and made the decisive save in the shootout as Morocco edged France 5-4 on penalties Wednesday to qualify for its first…

Morocco’s third goalkeeper stars in shootout to secure a spot in the Under-20 World Cup final

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Third goalkeeper Abdelhakim El Mesbahi came off the bench near the end of extra time and made the decisive save in the shootout as Morocco edged France 5-4 on penalties Wednesday to qualify for its first…

Morocco's third goalkeeper stars in shootout to secure a spot in the Under-20 World Cup final

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Morocco’s third goalkeeper stars in shootout to secure a spot in the Under-20 World Cup final

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Third goalkeeper Abdelhakim El Mesbahi came off the bench near the end of extra time and made the decisive save in the shootout as Morocco edged France 5-4 on penalties Wednesday to qualify for its first Under-20 World Cup final. The Moroccans will play for the championship against Argentina, which edged Colombia 1-0 to reach its eighth final at the under-20 tournament. French goalkeeper Lisandru Olmeta’s own goal in the 3…