Morocco and Oman Battle to Goalless Draw in Arab Cup Clash

Morocco and Oman played to a goalless draw on December 8, 2025, during their FIFA Arab Cup Group B match at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar. The match saw Morocco finish with ten men after captain Abderrazak Hamdallah received a red card in the 53rd minute, yet the score remained 0-0 until the end.

Match Overview

From the outset, Morocco aimed to control possession and dictate the pace of the game. Amine Zouhzouh was instrumental in their attacking efforts, looking to penetrate a well-organized Omani defense led by coach Carlos Queiroz. Morocco generated two significant chances in the first half, both falling to Hamdallah.

In the 29th minute, Hamdallah received a pass from Zouhzouh and unleashed a low shot from the edge of the box, which Omani goalkeeper Ibrahim Al Mukhaini deflected for a corner. Just before halftime, Zouhzouh cut in from the right and delivered a cross that Hamdallah managed to flick on target, but Al Mukhaini again thwarted the attempt.

Turning Point and Final Push

The key moment of the match occurred early in the second half. While challenging for a high ball, Hamdallah attempted an acrobatic maneuver that unintentionally struck Musab Al Shaqsy in the face, leaving the Omani defender bleeding. The referee deemed this dangerous play, issuing a straight red card to Hamdallah.

With the numerical advantage, Oman intensified their efforts to secure a goal, spending considerable time in Morocco’s half. Despite their pressure, the Moroccan defense, anchored by Soufiane Bouftini and Marouane Saadane, held firm, successfully stifling Oman’s attempts to score.

Morocco relied on sporadic counterattacks but were unable to break the deadlock. Oman continued to press towards the end of the match, yet their efforts concluded without finding the back of the net, resulting in a final score of 0-0.

Following the match, Morocco now has four points from two matches, comprising one victory and one draw. Oman sits with one point from their two games, having previously lost to Saudi Arabia. Looking ahead, Morocco will face Saudi Arabia in their final Group B fixture, while Oman is set to take on Comoros.