HIBAPRESS – Sports
Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat witnessed a remarkable audience presence, which once again confirmed the special place that the Moroccan public occupies in the national and continental football scene, as it was a real supporter of the national team during its match against the Zambian team.
From the first minutes, it was clear that the stands were living on one rhythm, the title of which was continuous encouragement and constant motivation for the players, which was reflected positively on the performance of the Atlas Lions inside the stadium. The role of the Moroccan public was not limited to support only, but it also played an indirect tactical role through the great public pressure whenever the players and goalkeeper of Zambia possessed the ball. This pressure created clear confusion in the ranks of the Zambian team and made its players lose focus on several occasions, as the stands turned into an influential element in the course of the match and one of the keys to the moral superiority of the Moroccan team. With this strong performance, the audience of Moulay Abdellah Stadium practically responded to the criticisms that it received after the relatively cold reaction in the first and second matches of the national team. It confirmed that the Moroccan public presence remains loyal to the Atlas Lions in critical moments and is able to make a difference whenever necessary, to send a clear message that the audience always remains player number one.
