Gary Lineker led the reward on social media after Morocco defeated Portugal within the World Cup quarter-final.
Walid Regragui’s workforce continued their inconceivable development via the match with a spirited victory on the Al Thumama Stadium, turning into the primary African facet to succeed in a World Cup semi-final within the course of.
Following the sport, Lineker took to Twitter to congratulate the workforce, at the moment ranked twenty second on this planet by FIFA, for reaching the final 4 of the match in Qatar.
A purpose from Youssef En-Nesyri secured victory for Morocco in opposition to Portugal within the World Cup quarter-final
Youssef En-Nesyri’s first-half header proved to be the decisive purpose on the Al Thumama Stadium
‘Wow. Sensational victory for Morocco. Gutsy, spirited, organised, calm and deserved. The primary African facet to succeed in a World Cup semifinal. Properly performed. Properly f**king performed.’
Piers Morgan additionally took to social media to share his tribute to the unlikely winners: ‘Wow. Morocco win. Heartbreak for Portugal however what a second for Africa and the Arab world. And so effectively deserved – they had been improbable tonight.’
KSI additionally acknowledged the workforce’s historic achievement in reaching the match’s closing 4: ‘Congratulations Morocco. First African Crew to succeed in the World Cup Semi Finals’
Former Arsenal star and World Cup winner Mesut Ozil wrote: ‘Proud. What a workforce! What an achievement for the African continent & the Muslim world. Nice to see such a fairytale continues to be attainable in trendy soccer – this can give so many individuals a lot energy & hope.’
In victory, the workforce grew to become the primary African facet to succeed in the semi-finals of the World Cup
Following the end result Gary Lineker led tributes to Walid Regragui’s workforce on social media
The underdogs took the lead getting ready to the half-time interval after Youssef En-Nesyri slid his header past Diogo Costa within the Portugal purpose.
With the all-important equaliser persevering with to elude Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo was introduced off the bench after 51 minutes, however the ahead did not make the specified affect on the sport.
Veteran defender Pepe had a golden alternative to degree the sport deep into damage time, however his header in the end fell vast of the Morocco purpose resulting in yet one more upset at this match.
