By Ariwodo praise izuchukwu
Spain defeated Morocco 2-1, in a come-from-behind performance with two goals in the second half, clinching their spot in the gold medal match.
Despite Morocco getting on the board first with a 37th-minute penalty goal from Soufiane Rahimi, Spain controlled the second half, scoring in the 66th minute from Fermin Lopez and Juanlu Sanchez scoring the go-ahead goal in the 85th.
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The match was even throughout, with both teams controlling possession at different points and having similar shots on target. The main difference was Spain having more possession in the crucial final 45 minutes.
Spain’s win secures their consecutive appearance in the men’s final, after winning silver in the 2020 Olympics. Spain will face the winner of France versus Egypt.
