Bel Vs Mor - First-half - Bein.mp4.mp4 -

The first half was characterized by Belgium's territorial dominance and Morocco's disciplined defensive shape.

: In stoppage time (45+2'), Hakim Ziyech appeared to give Morocco the lead with a whipped free-kick that beat Thibaut Courtois at the near post. However, following a VAR review , the goal was disallowed because Romain Saïss was ruled offside and judged to be obstructing the goalkeeper's view. Half-Time Summary Stats Score Possession Shots (Total) Consistent pressure Limited counterattacks Key Event Batshuayi shot saved Ziyech goal disallowed (VAR) BEL vs MOR - First-Half - Bein.mp4.mp4

: Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard attempted to orchestrate the midfield, while Morocco relied on the pace of Hakim Ziyech and Achraf Hakimi for counterattacking threats. The first half was characterized by Belgium's territorial