FOG BLOG SPORTS LOG: CANADA DEALT DISAPPOINTING LOSS OF 2-1 TO MOROCCO AS TEAM LEAVES FIFI WORLD CUP

FIFA World Cup: Canada leaves Qatar without a point after 2-1 loss to Morocco Canada dug itself an early hole Thursday and couldn’t find a way out despite a late surge, exiting the World Cup winless for the second time in 36 years after a disappointing 2-1 loss to Morocco.

Hakim Ziyech and Youssef En-Nesyri scored for No. 22 Morocco, which took advantage of horrendous Canada defending to lead 2-0 after 23 minutes. Canada got an Nayef Aguerd own goal to cut the lead to 2-1 at the break.

The Moroccans flooded the field at the final whistle, having secured their place at the top of Group F and a berth in the round of 16.

The 41st-ranked Canadians gave the ball away at will and were second-best to the pacey, opportunistic Atlas Lions, whose counter-attack had Canada wobbling in the first half.