The Moroccan national team encountered an unexpected obstacle after drawing 0-0 against the Oman national team in the match held on Friday evening at the Education City Stadium, as part of the second round of Group B in the 2025 Arab Cup.

The technical staff of the Moroccan national team relied on a lineup that included Mehdi Benabid, Marwan Saadan, Mousawi, Sofiane Bouftini, Bash, in addition to Mohamed Boulksout, Mohamed Rabie Harmat, Walid El Karti, Abderrazak Hamdallah, Karim Barkawi, and Amin Zahzouh.

The first half was played at an average level by both teams, with neither side able to seriously threaten the other's goal, leaving the score tied at zero until the whistle signaled the end of the first period.

The dynamics of the match changed in the second half after Abderrazak Hamdallah received a red card in the 53rd minute, forcing the Moroccan team to continue the game with ten players, which clearly affected their attacking rhythm.

Morocco entered the match with their sights set on securing a second victory after winning the first round against the Comoros Islands with a score of three goals to one, while the Oman national team was aiming to make a comeback following their 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia.

The Moroccan national team occupies its position in Group B alongside the teams of Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the Comoros Islands, making the final round decisive in determining the qualifiers for the next stage amid intense competition among the four teams.