Morocco avoided a late setback and escaped what many described as a “Tunisia scenario” after a dramatic ending against Tanzania, with controversy around a possible penalty in the final seconds.
The closing moments brought the biggest talking point of the match as Tanzania appealed strongly for a spot-kick, believing they should have been awarded a penalty right at the death.
Morocco, however, held on until the final whistle to come through the scare, denying Tanzania a last-gasp chance to change the result and sparing themselves from a late twist similar to what happened to Tunisia in a recent match.
The incident quickly sparked debate, with attention focused on whether the contact inside the area was enough for the referee to point to the spot, especially given the timing of the appeal.
In the end, no penalty was given, and Morocco completed the match without conceding in those decisive seconds, keeping the outcome intact despite the protests.
The game’s finish ensured the discussion continued well beyond full-time, as Morocco left with relief while Tanzania were left frustrated by a decision they felt could have brought them a final opportunity.
