'They are making history.' AliBunkallSKY has the latest from Qatar, where fans are celebrating after Morocco beat Portugal 1-0, making them the first African nation to reach a WorldCup semi-final. Latest: 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602 and Freeview 233
Morocco made history by becoming the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final after beating Portugal 1-0.
It was a strong start for Morocco, scoring just before half-time when Youssef En-Nesyri beat the Portuguese keeper to a cross to head home.Star striker Cristiano Ronaldo, who had started the game on the bench, was brought on early in the second half as Portugal searched for an equaliser. But despite coming under sustained pressure for large parts of the second half, the Atlas Lions held firm and had a chance in injury time to score a second.
Morocco forward Walid Cheddira was given two yellow cards in the space of seconds, forcing his side to see the game out with 10 players in the final minutes.