ISTANBUL, Oct 20 (Bernama-Anadolu) - Morocco’s U-20 national team won their first-ever FIFA U-20 World Cup title on Sunday, defeating record champions Argentina 2-0 in the final held in Chile, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.
Yassir Zabiri gave the Atlas Cubs the lead in the 12th minute with a free kick and doubled the score in the 29th minute with a volley.
Argentina pushed forward but were denied by Morocco’s disciplined defence and a key 83rd-minute save from goalkeeper Ibrahim Gomis.
The team, coached by Mohamed Ouahbi, remained compact and controlled the game to secure the historic victory.
Morocco reached the final after defeating Spain, Brazil, South Korea, the United States and France. The win adds to a year of major achievements for Moroccan football.
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