Atlanta, June 25 -- A pulsating Group C encounter at the FIFA World Cup saw Morocco overcome a spirited Haiti 4-2 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday IST, sealing their passage into the Round of 32 after a dramatic swing of momentum across both halves.
Haiti, already eliminated but playing with freedom, stunned Morocco early when they struck inside the opening 10 minutes. Lenny Joseph created the opening, and a scrambled finish ultimately went down as an own goal by Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, handing the Caribbean side a surprise lead.
Morocco responded with sustained pressure and were rewarded in the 39th minute. Captain Achraf Hakimi reacted quickest inside the box after a rebound from Haiti goalkeeper Johny Placide, bundl...