The result could have been significantly worse if not for a heroic performance in net from Yassine Bounou... Indeed, Bounou was locked in from the start of the quarterfinal match ... Bounou finished the match with six saves.
Yassine Bounou, Morocco's goalkeeper, broke down in tears after his team was defeated by France in a 2-0 World Cup quarter-finals match ... 'Your tears are precious, Bounou' ... "Your tears are precious, Bounou." ... Yassine Bounou with Kylian Mbappe.
Un contacto en el área ante el mismo jugador francés terminó en una pena máxima, aunque el cobro no fue muy bueno y respondió el arquero de Marruecos... .
Kylian Mbappé had a prime opportunity in the 28th minute to put France ahead 1-0 against Morocco in their Round of 16World Cup matchup on Thursday, but the star forward saw his chance denied by goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.
Yassine Bounou saved Kylian Mbappe's penalty during Morocco's quarterfinal clash against France, recording his record fourth career penalty save across in-game situations and shootouts at the FIFA World Cup.
Where does Bounou play professionally?. Bounou is the starting goalkeeper for SaudiPro League team Al-Hilal. With Al-Hilal, Bounou has taken home numerous pieces of hardware including 2023 African Goalkeeper of the Year.