Glasgow, July 26, 2012 (MAP)
Glasgow, July 26, 2012 (MAP)
Moroccan football team, reduced to 10 men, held on Thursday for a 2-2 draw at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland with Honduras as part of the London 2012 Olympic games.
Morocco opened the score in the 39th minute with a superb volley from Abdelaziz Barrada. Honduras equalized in the 56th minute with a tap-in from Jerry Bengtson, who then converted a penalty in the 65th minute to give the Central American team a 2-1 lead.
But Honduras’ advantage only lasted two minutes, with Morocco forward Zakaria Labyad chipping the goalkeeper from inside the area. Morocco left back Zakarya Bergdich was then shown a straight red card in the 71st for kicking Mario Martinez in the left knee, but Honduras couldn’t take advantage.
Honduras plays Spain next, while Morocco takes on Japan. Both matches will take place in Newcastle on Sunday.
