The Moroccan team made its debut in the quarterfinals of the men's Olympic soccer tournament, and failed to qualify for the gold medal game against Spain, although they lost 1:2. However, they are still expected to create the team's best medal performance in Olympic soccer history.
Despite the defeat to Spain, the overall performance of the Moroccan team was amazing. They are a team that should not be underestimated and have excellent physical qualities.
Egypt has a solid defense, but will have to give it their all in the next two overtime games. I believe Morocco's physical strength will be the key to their bronze medal bid. Morocco has shown a strong offense in every game, with Soufiane Rahimi posing a huge threat with goal scoring chances every game.
Egypt fought hard in the quarterfinals, vowing to beat hosts France to reach the gold medal game. Although they drew 1:1 with France in regulation time, they ended up losing 1:3.
Personally, it seems that the Egyptian team had a respectable performance in France, but in the last two matches, they were deadlocked with their opponents until extra time and some of their players were sent off against France. It's safe to say that they are close to their physical limits.
The Pharaohs failed to break through to the Elite Eight at the Olympics, but I think Mohamed Shabab's goal in the France game will be a lethal weapon on the offensive end for the team.
Last year in the U23 African Nations final, Morocco beat Egypt 2-1 in extra time to win a place in the Paris Olympics. Therefore, I strongly believe that they are capable of standing on the podium again and winning the bronze medal.
