International Match Results
Morocco
1 – 1
Norway
– Full Time
Brahim Diaz
scored the first goal for Morocco [Getty Images]
The captain of
Arsenal,
Martin Odegaard, found the equalizer for
Scotland‘s upcoming World Cup Group C opponents, securing a 1-1 draw against Norway in New York.
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At Sports Illustrated Stadium, where
Scotland secured a convincing 4-0 victory over Bolivia on Saturday, Morocco took an early lead when Brahim Diaz from
Real Madrid found the net with a powerful right-footed shot from inside the penalty area.
However, Odegaard equalized in the 75th minute after being assisted by
Oscar Bobb, who plays for Fulham, ensuring the match ended in a draw.
Morocco faces concerns over the fitness of two key players, Manchester United defender
Noussair Mazraoui and
Abde Ezzalzouli of Real Betis, both of whom were substituted due to injuries.
Scotland’s training match against Norway scheduled for Monday was
cancelled due to several players picking up minor injuries during training last week.
Morocco’s World Cup journey begins on June 13 against
Brazil at 23:00 BST, followed by a match against Scotland on June 19 at the same time.