Morocco 0-0 (3-0) Spain: Bono the Hero from Twelve Yards as the Atlas Lions Send Spaniards Packing

The Atlas Lions of Morocco are through to the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, following a shock penalty shootout win over La Furia Roja of Spain in their Round-Of-16 clash played at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan on Tuesday.

There was nothing to separate both sides after 120 minutes of action, but when it came to spot-kicks, Morocco goalkeeper Yacine Bono saved multiple penalties while Spain failed to convert any of theirs as they suffer consecutive Round-Of-16 exits at the FIFA World Cup.

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AFTER PENALTY SHOOTOUT AT THE EDUCATION CITY STADIUM: Morocco (3) 0-0 (0) Spain

After 120 minutes of action here at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, it has finished goalless between Morocco and Spain. On to penalties we go to decide who proceeds into the quarter-finals.

END OF SECOND HALF IN EXTRA-TIME: Morocco 0-0 Spain

SECOND HALF OF EXTRA-TIME UNDERWAY AT THE EDUCATION CITY STADIUM: Morocco 0-0 Spain

END OF FIRST HALF IN EXTRA-TIME: Morocco 0-0 Spain

FIRST HALF OF EXTRA-TIME UNDERWAY AT THE EDUCATION CITY STADIUM: Morocco 0-0 Spain

END OF REGULATION TIME AT THE EDUCATION CITY STADIUM: Morocco 0-0 Spain

SECOND HALF UNDERWAY AT THE EDUCATION CITY STADIUM: Morocco 0-0 Spain

HALF-TIME AT THE EDUCATION CITY STADIUM: Morocco 0-0 Spain

KICK-OFF AT THE EDUCATION CITY STADIUM: Morocco 0-0 Spain

Coach Luis Enrique has named Real Madrid star Marcos Asensio in a false-nine role, while Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres will be his support upfront. Midfield youngsters Pedri and Gavi are in the XI, as well as Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets.

The impressive Hakim Ziyech is in the starting line-up alongside Achraf Hakimi, Sofyan Amrabat, Youssef En-Nesyri and Sofiane Boufal.

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