The world runner-up, Croatia, took to the pitch at the El Beit Stadium as the favorite on paper.
Her history, the names in the lineup and also the betting agencies were in her favor.
Led by Luka Modric, they knew they had to make the opening game a statement of intent.
On the other side was the Moroccan team, which after the successes of the Arab teams yesterday (Tuesday), also wanted to get on the wave, with prominent names like Hakim Zayesh and Ashraf Hakimi supposed to lead it forward to its own surprise.
The first half can be summed up in one word - boredom.
Both teams had difficulty reaching possession situations.
The Moroccans were too scattered, while the Croatians chose a cautious and tactical game, in which they only got into a good position once, which Moroccan goalkeeper Yassin Bono made a great stop.
After the stark 0:0 of the first half, we were hoping for a change, but with the exception of the addition of Nossier Mazraoui from Morocco to the ever-growing list of injuries, we didn't get much.
Mezrawi
Apparently he finished his part in the tournament, photo: Reuters
The number of situations next to the two goals increased in certain media, mainly towards the goal of the Moroccan Bono, who stood in the break and was one of the main responsible for Morocco getting a point against the world runner-up.
At the end, 0:0 and a big disappointment in the stands, especially from Croatia who had hoped to open their appearances in this World Cup in a different way.
Bono in another rescue.
Morocco's hero in the game, photo: AFP
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