The Moroccan futsal team has clinched a spot in the final of the 6th edition of the Islamic Solidarity Games after defeating Saudi Arabia 6-3 in a gripping semi-final match on Sunday in Riyadh. The first half of this intense showdown concluded in a scoreless draw, despite the slight upper hand held by Hicham Dguig's squad. In the second half, the Atlas Lions found their rhythm, netting goals through Yanis Reddaf, Ismail Amzal, and Sofiane Bourite. The Saudi team fought back with goals from Ihab Mohammed, Saleh El Garni, and Nawaf Arwan. As the match extended into extra time, Morocco sealed their victory with decisive goals from Sofiane Chaaraoui, Driss Rais El Fenni, and Bilal El Bakkali. The final, set for next Tuesday at 5:00 PM, will see Morocco face off against Iran, who secured their place by defeating Uzbekistan 4-2 in the other semi-final.
