Morocco vs Spain Highlights: Madrid-born Achraf Hakimi KNOCKS Spain OUT of FIFA WC, saves 3 penalties to put Morocco in Last-8 for 1st time: Watch Highlights

Morocco vs Spain HIGHLIGHTS- FIFA World Cup 2022: MAR 0-0 ESP Morocco eliminated Spain from the World Cup in a penalty shootout on Tuesday, with Spanish-born Achraf Hakimi netting the crucial spot-kick after Spain missed all three of their tries after a 0-0 tie after 120 minutes. Hakimi, a Real Madrid academy product, confidently stroked his penalty past Unai Simon in Spain’s goal to complete Morocco’s 3-0 shootout victory. Watch Morocco Spain HIGHLIGHTS & Follow FIFA WC Quarterfinals LIVE Updates with InsideSport.IN

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Morocco vs Spain Highlights: Madrid-born Achraf Hakimi KNOCKS Spain OUT of FIFA World Cup, saves three penalties to put Morocco in quarters for 1st time: Watch Highlights

Morocco vs Spain Highlights: Madrid-born Achraf Hakimi KNOCKS Spain OUT of FIFA World Cup as Yasin Bono saves three penalties to put Morocco in quarters for 1st time, Watch Highlights

Spain coach Luis Enrique made a surprise change in his team for the World Cup last 16 match against Morocco, playing midfielder Marcos Llorente at right back in place of the injured Cezar Azpilicueta. That was the lone change from Spain’s usual starting lineup, which Luis Enrique employed in their 7-0 triumph over Costa Rica in their first group encounter in Qatar. Azpilicueta, 33, failed not recover from a thigh injury sustained in Spain’s previous game against Japan, and Luis Enrique chose Llorente over Dani Carvajal. Morocco bolstered their midfield with the addition of Selim Amallah to replace attacker Abdelhamid Sabiri.

Morocco vs Spain Highlights: Madrid-born Achraf Hakimi KNOCKS Spain OUT of FIFA World Cup as Yasin Bono saves three penalties to put Morocco in quarters for 1st time, Watch Highlights

Morocco and Spain were tied at 0-0 at halftime in their World Cup match, as both teams struggled to create clear-cut goal opportunities. Spain dominated possession at a noisy Education City Stadium, with Morocco prepared to sit back and absorb the pressure, looking for an opportunity to counter-attack. Midway through the half, Spain’s greatest chance fell to Marco Asensio, who ran onto the ball on the left side of the box and fired into the side netting. Morocco’s greatest chance came near the conclusion of the first half, when Nayef Aguerd headed over from close range.

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Morocco vs Spain Highlights: Madrid-born Achraf Hakimi KNOCKS Spain OUT of FIFA World Cup as Yasin Bono saves three penalties to put Morocco in quarters for 1st time, Watch Highlights

Morocco vs. Spain went into extra time after the score was tied at 0-0 after 90 minutes. Morocco created the best of only a few chances in the first half, including a close-range header by defender Nayef Aguerd that soared over, while Spain dominated possession but failed to pose a meaningful threat. Opportunities were also scarce in the second period.

The 2010 World Cup champions remained dominant but were unable to break through within 90 minutes, forcing the game into extra time. Morocco had the better chances, but they squandered two one-on-ones, forcing a penalty shootout. Morocco won 3-0 on penalties to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time, where they will meet the winner of the match between Portugal and Switzerland later on Tuesday.

Morocco vs Spain Highlights: Madrid-born Achraf Hakimi KNOCKS Spain OUT of FIFA World Cup as Yasin Bono saves three penalties to put Morocco in quarters for 1st time, Watch Highlights

Morocco Starting XI:Bono, Achraf Hakimi, Nayef Aguerd, Romain Saïss, Noussair Mazraoui, Azzedine Ounahi, Sofyan Amrabat, Selim Amallah, Hakim Ziyech, Youssef En-Nesyri, Sofiane Boufal

Spain Starting XI: Unai Simon, Marcos Llorente, Rodri, Aymeric Laporte, Jordi Alba, Gavi, Sergio Busquets, Pedri, Ferran Torres, Marco Asensio, Dani Olmo