Morocco beat UAE to reach FIFA Arab Cup final

KARIM JAAFAR / AFP

Morocco booked their place in the FIFA Arab Cup final with a 3–0 win over the UAE in the first semi-final at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha.

Karim El Berkaoui scored in the 28th minute, before late goals from Achraf El Mahdioui (83') and Abderrazak Hamdallah (90+2') sealed the victory.

The UAE struggled to break down Morocco’s defence.

Morocco will now face the winner of the second semi-final between Saudi Arabia and Jordan at Al Bayt Stadium later on Monday.
 

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