Morocco took a giant step towards qualifying for the round of 16 at the 2022 World Cup with a famous win over Belgium on Sunday afternoon.Understandably, many football fans feared for the Moroccans as soon as they were drawn in the same group as Belgium and Croatia - who formed half of the final four in 2018 - at Qatar 2022.However, despite the north African nation having to face down both European giants in their opening two games, they remarkably find themselves in partial control of Group F on four points.
What happened in Morocco vs Belgium?
Having held 2018 finalists Croatia to a 0-0 draw in their curtain-raiser, Walid Regragui's men went one better by putting a Belgium side featuring Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne to the sword.
Morocco went over an hour without conceding to the Red Devils when they eventually pounced with a goal of their own, celebrating wildly as Abdelhamid Sabiri gave them the lead courtesy of an in-swinging free-kick that Thibaut Courtois really ought to have saved.
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group F - Belgium v Morocco - Al Thumama Stadium, Doha, Qatar - November 27, 2022 Morocco's Romain Saiss celebrates their first goal, scored by Abdelhamid Sabiri as Belgium's Thibaut Courtois reacts REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh
And from the moment that the ball squirmed its way through the Real Madrid star's finger tips, you really did get the sense that a historic evening was unfolding at the Al Thumama Stadium.
Nevertheless, that electricity in the air crackled into pure fireworks when Zakaria Aboukhlal fired past Courtois in stoppage time to secure the three points for certain.
Cue scenes of delirious celebrations amongst the Morocco players, substitutes, staff and fans in what will undoubtedly rank as one of the finest moments of Qatar 2022.
What did Peter Drury say about Morocco's win?
Plus, just in case the pure limbs weren't incredible enough, viewers in some parts of the world were treated to an extra dimension of the celebrations: the sweet, sweet sound of Peter Drury's voice.
Everybody's favourite English-speaking commentator right now, Drury seems as reliable as rain in the UK when it comes to turning already incredible footballing moments into pure magic courtesy of his poetry behind the microphone.
Whether it's welcoming Cristiano Ronaldo back to Manchester United or epically reacting to Koastas Manolas' winner against Barcelona, the iconic broadcaster is pretty much unbeatable when he's sat in the gantry.
So, should we be at all surprised to learn that Drury put the icing on the cake of Morocco's second goal with his typically dramatic and spine-tingling descriptions? No, no we should not.
Prepare your ears then for some more commentary magic as you relive one of the World Cup's most epic moments so far with narration that will bring the goosebumps back all over again.
Video: Drury's epic commentary for Morocco's second goal
Oh, wait, you want some more? No worries, because Drury was just as awe-inspiring when the final whistle sounded to confirm Morocco's victory, so be sure to listen to that for good measure below:
Video: Drury's reaction to FT of Morocco 2-0 Belgium
It is, in a way, reminiscent of Drury's legendary commentary for Siphiwe Tshabalala's opening goal of the 2010 World Cup with yet another iconic strike for an African nation getting a taste of his word-weaving wizardry.
Who do Morocco play next?
And with their famous victory over the Red Devils, Morocco now have it in their hands to quality for the second round as they face off with Canada in their final group stage match on December 1.
The Canadians are, on paper, Morocco's easiest opponents having already been eliminated from the competition along with hosts Qatar.
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group F - Belgium v Morocco - Al Thumama Stadium, Doha, Qatar - November 27, 2022 Morocco's Hakim Ziyech and teammates celebrate their second goal REUTERS/Matthew Childs
The clash between the pair will take place at the Al Thumama Stadium at 15:00 (GMT) with Croatia and Belgium locking horns at the same time in the other remaining Group F fixture.
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