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DOHA, Dec 15 (KUNA) -- Morocco's national football squad proceeded to the final of FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 on Monday after beating the UAE team 3-0.
The game, hosted at Khalifa International Stadium on Doha, saw the striker Karim El Berkaoui scoring the opener from a header in minute 28.
Achraf El-Mahdioui doubled Atlas Lions' lead in minute 83.
UAE's attempts to penetrate centrally or from string of crosses were comfortably dealt with the superb central pairing of Soufiane Bouftini and Marwane Saadane.
Abderrazzaq Hamedallah guided home his shot from the box as late as in 90+3.
Booking spot in the final, the Atlas Lions will face the winner of the second semi-final game between Jordan and Saudi Arabia, due later tonight.
The UAE, vying for the third spot, will meet the loser of tonight's showdown on December 18 just hours ahead of the final. (end)
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