Bounou, Morocco’s penalty taker who eliminated Spain from the World Cup Soccer

Saved two penalties, one pushed with a look at the post. If the Morocco is okay Quarterfinals of the World Cup For the first time in its history, credit goes to its goalkeeper, Yassine Bounou. If they will probably remember the fansInter. The 31-year-old Moroccan goalkeeper with the words ‘Bono’ on his jersey was a superb protagonist in the final Europa League 2020, in Cologne, between his Seville and the Nerazzurri. Then number one in the cup, he made a number of saves and was instrumental in giving the Andalusians another triumph in the second continental club trophy. It ended 3:2. There’s also a goal in Bounou’s career: not straight away, but scored. It happened in March 2021, away in Valladolid: left footed over the developments of a corner kick and a draw for Sevilla.

The career of Bounou, Sevilla goalkeeper

Since, Bounou acquired possession and played a central role in shaping the new Seville by Jorge Sampaoli. Born in Canada, considered immature at the time of Wydad Casablanca, Bounou was raised and matured in Spain. first atAtlético Madridthen in Real Zaragozain which Girona and finally from 2019 in Seville. At this World Cup he had already seen a yellow card in the centre. Before the game against Belgium, he lined up with his teammates and sang the anthem. He then fell ill and was replaced by second goalkeeper El Kajoui before kick-off.

Morocco unbeaten at the World Cup

Morocco are still unbeaten in Qatar: they won against them Canada and Belgium and conceded an excellent 0:0 against Croatia. The game against Spain also ended without a goal, 120 very tight minutes. In the penalty shootout, Bounou was thrilled: after Stake of Sarabiahe blocked throws soler and bouquets. And then he stood in the middle of the field waiting for the spoon hakimi. Africa return to quarterfinals after 12 years. Thanks to a hero in boxing gloves.

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