The Moroccan reserve team secured their qualification to the Arab Cup quarterfinals after defeating their Saudi counterparts 1-0 in the match held this Monday evening, during the third round of the group stage.

Karim El Berkawi scored the only goal of the match in the 11th minute, giving the advantage to Morocco, which maintained its lead until the final whistle. In the 69th minute, the Saudi team was awarded a penalty, but Abdullah Al-Hamdan failed to convert it into a goal, keeping Morocco's lead intact.

Morocco tried to extend their lead, while Saudi Arabia sought to equalize, but the match ended with the early goal that decided the outcome in favor of the “Lions.”

With this victory, Morocco topped Group B with 7 points, followed by Saudi Arabia with 6 points, then Oman in third place with 4 points, while Comoros finished last without any points.