In Santiago, on October 20, Morocco's Under-20 team etched their name in history with a remarkable performance. Striker Yassir Zabrini emerged as the star, netting two goals as Morocco secured their first Under-20 World Cup title through a 2-0 triumph over Argentina. The match saw Zabrini find the back of the net early in the 12th minute, followed by another spectacular goal in the 29th minute, thus leading Morocco to victory.
This victory makes Morocco the first African nation to claim the U20 World Cup title since Ghana's triumph in 2009. Morocco's journey to the top was nothing short of impressive as they topped a challenging group that included football powerhouses like Spain, Brazil, and Mexico. In the knockout stages, Morocco showcased their mettle by defeating South Korea, the United States, and France.
Despite their formidable journey to the final, Argentina suffered their first defeat of the tournament. The South American team, which was eyeing their seventh title, faced adversity and played the tournament without two pivotal players — Bayer Leverkusen's Claudio Echeverri and Real Madrid's Franco Mastantuono, impacting their performance. (AP) AH AH
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