Morocco’s Sofiane Boufal invited his mom onto the pitch to rejoice together with her after their surprising World Cup victory over Portugal.
The Angers winger performed his half as Morocco made historical past by turning into the primary African nation to succeed in the semi-finals of the match.
There have been jubilant on-pitch celebrations after the ultimate whistle for Morocco, compared to a distraught Portugal – with Cristiano Ronaldo leaving the pitch in tears.
Sofiane Boufal celebrated along with his mom on the pitch after Morocco’s historic victory
Boufal danced along with his mom as Morocco grew to become the primary African nation to succeed in the semi-finals
The BBC has posted footage of Boufal celebrating along with his mom on the sector.
They’re seen waving their arms in celebration earlier than he grabbed her arms and began dancing together with her to the music being performed out within the stadium.
The pair had huge smiles on their faces, having fun with the historic second, with Morocco now only one step away from the World Cup closing.
Youssef En-Nesyri scored the one objective of the sport as he headed dwelling when Portugal keeper Diogo Costa ran off his line to punch the ball – solely to get nowhere close to it.
Boufal was changed after 82 minutes within the match and was delighted after the sport
Portugal began the sport with out Ronaldo, although he got here on within the 51st minute to try to flip the sport again of their favour.
Ronaldo made little affect as he had simply ten touches and one shot, and left the sector in tears.
After the match, Portugal boss Fernando Santos stated he had no regrets beginning Ronaldo on the bench.
Portugal pair Bruno Fernandes and Pepe {accused} the Argentine referee Facundo Telles of bias in direction of their opponents, but it surely was a memorable night time for Boufal and Morocco.
Morocco will face now the play the winners of England’s conflict with France within the semi-finals.
Portugal’s gamers have been distraught after the sport within the newest shock results of the World Cup
