Brahim Díaz’s Big Miss Breaks Morocco’s Hearts in AFCON Final

Morocco cried at the end of the Africa Cup of Nations final. Brahim Díaz, their best player, missed a huge chance. At the very end of the game, this took place. They won in the end. Moroccan fans were sad because they had to wait 50 years for this title.

The game took place in Rabat. The event took place in Morocco. They went up against Senegal. It was 0-0 for a long time. There was a lot of fighting. They wanted to win the cup at home. Senegal was going for their second title in a row.

A fine changes everything.

The ref gave Morocco a penalty deep into extra time. It happened after the VAR looked into it. The ref saw Brahim Díaz make a mistake. A defender for Senegal took off his shirt. Díaz slipped and hurt himself. A lot of people thought it was an easy call. But the official showed where it was.

The guys from Senegal got furious. They left the field to show their displeasure. Instructed them to go. There was chaos on the field. Staff and players fought. During that time, the game stopped. Sadio Mané talked with his team. He helped them get back on the field.

Brahim Díaz had to wait a long time. He was ready for the kick as he stood there. It was hard to wait. His teacher later told him it made him feel bad.

The Wrong Panenka

A sneaky move by Díaz to get the punishment. It is known as a Panenka. He tried to chip the ball over the goalie softly. This means the goalie has to guess and dive. It is easy for him to catch if he stays in the middle.

Díaz put the ball down. He turned around and walked back. He walked up slowly. He then chipped it. Their goalkeeper, Édouard Mendy, did not move, though. The ball is now in his hands. It was simple to save. The crowd stopped talking. Díaz looked shocked and sad.

Some people asked him why he tried a Panenka. In this significant moment, it is risky. Mendy had saved one like this before. He kept his cool. He did a good job.

Sad news for Díaz and Morocco

Díaz cried as he left the field. In the locker room, he was distraught. He got five goals during the event. It was his goal that won him the Golden Boot. But people will remember this miss more.

Walid Regragui, his teacher, was mean to him. He said that the nasty kick was still bad even though there was a wait. The Moroccan media were also mean. They said it was careless. Fans felt terrible guilt.

Díaz later said he was sorry. He wrote that his heart hurts. He took all the blame. He thanked his fans for loving him. He said it would be tough to get through.

Ghana’s Happiness and the Winner

There was extra time in the game. Not long after, Senegal scored. It was a good shot by Pape Gueye. It went up to the corner. The game was over after that goal made it 1-0.

Senegal won the prize. They won again and became winners. Their fans cheered loudly. It was great to see Sadio Mané and Édouard Mendy play.

A Mean Football Lesson

Football can be really mean. Díaz came out on top of the whole event. Morocco reached the final thanks to him. Everything changed because of one mistake. It hurt people all over the country.

Many people wonder whether the long wait made him less focused. Otherwise, he would have won in style. When it works, the Panenka is brave. It hurts more when it fails.

Now Díaz has to answer questions. Can he get better? He is a Real Madrid player. He is skilled. This miss should not be the end of his career.

The wait for Morocco goes on. It was 1976 that they last won. The country was proud to host. The last one hurt, though.

Senegal proved to be strong. They took care of the trouble. They should have won. Football goes on. For Brahim Díaz, though, that moment will never end.