Morocco gearing up for another 'final' against Spain

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DOHA : Morocco will start Tuesday's last-16 World Cup clash against Spain as underdogs but they are ready to play another 'final' to upset the 2010 champions, 36 years after their last appearance at this stage of the tournament.The Maghreb side advanced top of their group by beating Canada and Belgium, an

DOHA : Morocco will start Tuesday's last-16 World Cup clash against Spain as underdogs but they are ready to play another"final" to upset the 2010 champions, 36 years after their last appearance at this stage of the tournament.

"We have, however, our own qualities, and we've had an extra day of recuperation. If we can knock them out, it will be a big surprise. "I loved our second half against Canada, when we stuck to our plan and were extremely concentrated. Against Spain, we'll have to play the whole game like this," he said.

 

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