Morocco knock out Spain as Portugal thrash Switzerland in last 16

By Akan Anwankwo

Morocco remained the only African side at the Qatar 2022 World Cup after knocking out Spain on penalties.

Morocco vs Spain

The Atlas Lions held the 2010 winners scoreless for 120 minutes before heading into shootouts.

Moroccan goalkeeper Bono proved to be the hero of the night as he made three saves from Pablo Sarabia, Carlos Soler and Sergio Busquets.

Achraf Hakimi scored the winning penalty as he sent Morocco into the quarter finals winning 3-0 on shootouts.

Portugal vs Switzerland

Goncalo Ramos bagged a hat-trick after starting ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo as Portugal pummeled Switzerland 6-1.

Pepe, Raphael Guerrero and Rafael Leao also registered their names on the scoresheet.

Here are final quarter final fixtures

Netherlands vs Argentina
France vs England
Brazil vs Croatia
Morocco vs Portugal

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