Morocco file complaint to FIFA over refereeing in World Cup semi-final
The Royal Morocco Football Federation has lodged a complaint to FIFA over the referee of the World Cup semi-final.
The Royal Morocco Football Federation has announced they have lodged a complaint to FIFA over referee Cesar Ramos' performance in this match.
Morocco players felt they should have won a penalty when Theo Hernandez tripped Soufiane Boufal in the box in the first half. Morocco also believe they deserved a penalty when Selim Amallah fell in the box from a free-kick in the second half.
The FMRF said in its statement:
"The FMRF has written to the relevant body to review the refereeing decisions that deprived the Moroccan team of two penalties that were indisputable in the view of several refereeing specialists.
"The FMRF was equally astonished that the video assistant referee (VAR) did not react to these situations."
Morocco becomes the first African team to reach the semifinal stage of a World Cup. They will face Croatia in the third-place play-off match on Saturday.
After the game, Morocco star Achraf Hakimi said they are proud of their performances in Qatar.
He wrote on Twitter:
"We gave it all. The dream of a team, of a whole country, is over.
"But we have to be proud of what we have done. We fought until the last second and we leave with our heads held high.
"We will continue to try and give our all for this nation. Thanks to all Moroccans for your support."
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