: In stoppage time (45+2'), Hakim Ziyech appeared to give Morocco the lead with a whipped free-kick that beat Thibaut Courtois at the near post. However, following a VAR review , the goal was disallowed because Romain Saïss was ruled offside and judged to be obstructing the goalkeeper's view. Half-Time Summary Stats Score Possession Shots (Total) Consistent pressure Limited counterattacks Key Event Batshuayi shot saved Ziyech goal disallowed (VAR)
The video "BEL vs MOR - First-Half - Bein.mp4" features the opening period of the Group F match between and Morocco at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, held at Al Thumama Stadium . First-Half Match Overview BEL vs MOR - First-Half - Bein.mp4.mp4
: Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard attempted to orchestrate the midfield, while Morocco relied on the pace of Hakim Ziyech and Achraf Hakimi for counterattacking threats. : In stoppage time (45+2'), Hakim Ziyech appeared
: Michy Batshuayi forced an early save from Morocco's goalkeeper, Munir Mohamedi , who was a last-minute replacement for Yassine Bounou just before kickoff. First-Half Match Overview : Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne
: Belgium controlled roughly 65-69% of the possession during the first half, comfortably moving the ball but struggling to break down Morocco's "mid to low block".