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01/04 12:19 CST Brahim Daz shoots Morocco into the Africa Cup of Nations
quarterfinals with 1-0 win over Tanzania
Brahim Daz shoots Morocco into the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals with
1-0 win over Tanzania
By CIARAN FAHEY
AP Sports Writer
RABAT, Morocco (AP) --- Brahim Daz kept Morocco on course for the Africa Cup
of Nations title by shooting the team into the quarterfinals with a 1-0 win
over Tanzania on Sunday.
Daz, who has quickly emerged as the tournament host's star player, broke the
deadlock in the 64th minute. He beat Hussein Masalanga at his near post when
the Taifa Stars' goalkeeper probably expected a cross.
It was Daz's fourth goal in four games and it set off celebrations of relief
around Rabat's near 70,000-capacity Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, where the
home team will play all its games as long as it keeps winning through to the
final on Jan. 18.
The Atlas Lions had dominated possession but were largely frustrated by
Tanzania's disciplined and committed defense.
Morocco will next play either South Africa or Cameroon, which meet later Sunday
in the much smaller Rabat stadium of El Barid.
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi made his first start of the tournament after
recovering from an ankle injury and played the whole game.
Ayoub El Kaabi should have scored from Hakimi's cross in the 55th but he headed
the ball just wide.
Then Mohamed Hussein had Tanzania's first shot on target with Fei Toto sending
the rebound over.
Hakimi struck the crossbar with a free kick before the hour mark, and was
involved again when sending Daz through to break the deadlock.
Senegal and Mali booked their places in the quarterfinals on Saturday.
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