Morocco beats Algeria in extra time to advance to AFCON semifinals
SFAX, Feb. 8, 2004 (AMP) — Tunisia 2004 : Morocco reached the semifinals of the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations courtesy of a 3-1 extra time victory over Algeria (following a 1-1 draw in regulation) on Sunday afternoon.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
Morocco at the AFCON
- 1 title (1976)
- 11 appearances (first in 1972)
- 18 participations in the qualifications (first in 1963)
- Statistics: Champions (1976) Third Place (1980) Fourth Place (1986, 1988)
Algeria at the AFCON
- 1 title (1990)
- 13 appearances (first in 1968)
- 19 participations in the qualifications (first in 1968)
- Statistics: Champions (1990) Runners-up (1980) Third Place (1984, 1988) Fourth Place (1982)
Morocco
3:1
Algeria
3:1 (a.e.t.), 1:1 (0:0)
- 8 February 2004
- 17:00
- Sfax
AFCON History
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