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Rabat – Morocco’s U18 won 2-1 against their American counterparts in an international friendly match last night, March 28, in Oeiras, Portugal.
From the opening minutes, the match showed a balanced rhythm, with both sides looking to impose their style on the field. Early phases of the game saw a cautious build up play and midfield battle, by which neither team has managed to create clear-cut changes.
The encounter showed off Morocco’s tactical discipline and attacking position.
Abdessamad Adnane scored in the 35th minute, giving the Atlas Cubs the lead before the Americans briefly equalized. Morocco regained the advantage in the second half through Safouane Benzahra, who netted the decisive goal securing victory.
The match served as key preparation, offering young talents a valuable international exposure. Previous meetings between the two nations at this level have proven competitiveness, including a 2-2 draw in their last friendlies.
As part of the international U-18 friendly calendar, such fixtures provide a platform for teams to evaluate emerging prospects and build squad cohesion ahead of future competitions.
Morocco’s senior national team faced Ecuador on March 27, in a friendly which ended in an equalizer and 1-1 draw under new head coach Mohamed Ouahbi’s leadership.
Over all, the focus remains on tactical discipline and individual performances, with both teams prioritizing growth and experience over the final results.
