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00:00Well we saw Morocco do so well in the last competition Amanda. A lot of people

00:14talk about the pressure of playing at home it can work in both ways. How do you

00:19see the pressure on this side? They've already had the experience of three years

00:23ago. Is it going to be too much or is it going to propel them to victory do you

00:27think? You can already see the power of the Zambian striker. What a run this is

00:32from Barbara Bander. Strike a goal as well. She's only played in the Women's

00:36Africa Cup of Nations for a minute and she has scored a goal. We talk about Bander

00:41breaking records. She has done it again. Well they didn't take kick off the

00:45Copper Queens and they already lead. What a start for Zambia and what a moment for

00:52Barbara Bander. She has waited and waited for this moment and when it came she

00:57had one idea. Charged a goal. Amici may look back and think she may have done better but

01:01what a moment for Barbara Bander.

01:03Control of the ball but also taking advantage of just the slowness or the

01:08slow defense of Morocco. Really making sure that she makes that one count.

01:13Incredible stuff from the reigning CAF Women's Footballer of the Year. She said she was so

01:22excited to play in the tournament yesterday. What a remarkable introduction

01:26it is and that will be remembered for many many years.

01:31her and then she just fights our turn. Hold on to it as well. Promising this for Morocco.

01:36Draidi, we've already seen it once on the turn. Will they get a shot away?

01:40There's a play down in the area. The fans are screaming for a penalty as are some of the players.

01:46Their arms outstretched in play while play was going on.

01:54The satisfaction from both sets of players. How do you cope with these sort of decisions when you're on the pitch?

01:59I think it will be very difficult.

02:02Between the sides as she makes the signal of going to the screen as you can hear from the crowd.

02:09That has been fantastically received.

02:12Briefly going out of screen but you can see her just in the center of your picture right at the bottom.

02:21Morocco.

02:24Wish for a lifeline on the way back in.

02:26On the referee, as she points to the spot.

02:29And Morocco have a penalty.

02:36Take this.

02:37Iptisam Draidi.

02:41Files continue.

02:44And the driver at the bar is punching for the air.

02:48And it didn't take Morocco long to get level just ten minutes or so.

02:53And she absolutely roost that to the 32-year-old.

02:58And she'll be delighted to get off the bar.

03:00Raidi, she had to settle her big part role three years ago.

03:05But she's leading the line tonight.

03:07And she's got her first goal at the tournament.

03:09Mario, she did the exact same thing during the warm-up match against Anzania.

03:13And she stepped up and she converted calmly so.

03:18Two goals.

03:19We've only played two in 12 minutes.

03:22For Zambia.

03:23They certainly play in high-scoring games.

03:26Really is impressive.

03:28Banda, nice touch from her.

03:29Looking instantly into Kundananji.

03:31Who can make it 2-1 for Zambia.

03:33And does superb stuff from the Copper Queens.

03:37Well, they are like a snake.

03:39They wait and wait and wait and then they pounce and they strike.

03:43And that was just what we have come to expect from the top two Zambian players.

03:50Banda finding Kundananji.

03:53And the woman who was once the world's most expensive women's footballer ever made that look incredibly easy.

04:00And Zambia, with their second strike on goal, have their second goal and they lead it.

04:06Banda at the end of it.

04:08But Kundananji always just willing to raise through that offside line.

04:14She runs perfectly off the shoulder.

04:16Very cool and calm connected finish indeed.

04:19Well, that was the really entortment bit, wasn't it?

04:21The strength shown by Banda to take it on her chest and muscle it away from Benzina.

04:27Then she had the composure to find Kundananji.

04:30And Kundananji, who's known for her composure herself, exemplified that.

04:35In spades and just tucked it home.

04:38She got three goals in qualifying the 25-year-old who plays in the United States with Bay FC.

04:44There must be a check because we're yet to get back underway.

04:47So I'm assuming that this might be looked at for offside.

04:50The ball in the center circle.

04:52Allowing Morocco to have the momentum once again.

04:55But because the numbers were in defense, it's always very difficult to commit numbers forward.

05:00And it's been a fascinating opening half.

05:02Kundananji can try to make it three.

05:04Spilled again by Amici.

05:06Can Zambia profit?

05:07They can't because she recovers the Moroccan goalkeeper.

05:10To spare her blushes, she has had a very, very nervy opening half.

05:16She is hugely...

05:17Barnstorming run from the Zambian goalscorer.

05:20She's got options to her right.

05:22She plays her in.

05:23Can they make it three?

05:24Oh, they can't.

05:25Take on a really, really important header.

05:29As Zambia threatened once again.

05:31Ait Alhaj, it was.

05:33And there it is.

05:35And what a half it has been as well.

05:38Zambia, who finished third last time around, taking on the beaten finalists.

05:44And that is the whistle.

05:4545 hard played minutes down.

05:4645 to go between Morocco and Zambia.

05:47We'll take a break on beaten sports.

05:48Come back with the highlights from this first half.

05:49Zambia have kicked us off.

05:50Playing from left to right.

05:51And Hungary, I'm sure, for more goals.

05:53Chalufia instantly down this right-hand side and instantly winning a corner as well.

06:18Chalufia, nice little touch from her to bring it into Banda.

06:21Kundananji steaming it.

06:24Banda's still in possession.

06:25Into Chalufia.

06:26Touched back.

06:27Strike a goal from Lungu.

06:28And just whistles wide of Amici's left-hand post.

06:32Well, that could have been three.

06:34Really nice move from the Zambia.

06:37Good interplay.

06:39And this was not far away.

06:42A little deflection off the Moroccan defender.

06:44Could have taken it in.

06:45But that was another bright move from the Copper Queens.

06:50Looking for Uzrauri over the top.

06:52That's a lovely ball from Chebak.

06:53Muwembe equal to it.

06:56Good defending from the 24-year-old.

07:00She had to get that right.

07:02But that was a lovely pass forward from Chebak.

07:04And finally they did manage to get it in behind the Zambia back line.

07:07But once again, not a spot which seems a long time ago now.

07:12Deep cross in.

07:13And the Zambian head on it once again.

07:16And again.

07:17And then it's eventually hacked clear.

07:23Chebak.

07:24Options ahead of her.

07:25And a little bit of space through the middle.

07:27She just couldn't find the pass to Draidi.

07:29She knew exactly what she wanted to do.

07:31She wins the corner.

07:32And there's just a little bit of space there.

07:34Not the accuracy either.

07:36I think she was aiming for the left-hand side.

07:38Across it goes.

07:40Zambia.

07:40Into the middle it goes.

07:41Well, they can convert this.

07:42But they can't.

07:44Kundinanji somehow missing.

07:47I don't think it got a deflection.

07:49Let's see.

07:49Well, Kundinanji's down on the ground.

07:51But it went from one side of the penalty area to the other.

07:54In the blink of an eye.

07:56Mukoma has just come on.

07:58Playing it into Kundinanji.

08:01And nice little chest off her to lay it off.

08:06Badri.

08:08Chebak.

08:09Inside the full-back.

08:10Tagnaut is in.

08:11Can Morocco use this?

08:13Oh, they can't because Tagnaut has blazed it over.

08:16The goal was gaping at her mercy.

08:19Superb play from Chebak.

08:21Absolutely the ball you want.

08:23And Tagnaut just couldn't keep it down.

08:25Yep.

08:25The weight of the pass.

08:26Defense spitting pass as well from Chebak to Tagnaut.

08:31I thought she could have really done better with the finish.

08:33She tried to love the goalkeeper.

08:36Just couldn't really get it in the back of the net.

08:39The bottom right-hand corner was gaping.

08:43And she opted.

08:45Doesn't play it into the middle.

08:46But plays it to the side.

08:48Now it comes in.

08:49Headed long, deep up towards Benzina.

08:53Chebak.

08:54Strike a goal from Chebak.

08:55Oh, that is wonderful from the Moroccan skipper.

08:58And how the Atlas Lioness is needed that.

09:02And all the bench charge off.

09:05And Gislam Chebak has fired over beauty from outside the area

09:11to bring Morocco back into a game in which they have been outplayed,

09:16outfought and outthought at times.

09:19But a moment of individual brilliance might just keep them alive.

09:23Pace behind the ball but just picks the spot.

09:25Well, she had had that moment just a minute or so ago

09:28where she thought about a strike.

09:30And look at that.

09:31Picture perfect from Chebak.

09:33Knew exactly what she was doing.

09:36And the execution for once was brilliant.

09:40Look at that.

09:41Musole.

09:42Absolutely no chance on her.

09:45A stunning goal from Gislam Chebak.

09:52Chebak again.

09:53Tagged now to her left.

09:55Masoudi in the middle.

09:58And just plays it back to the edge of the area.

10:00And that catch goes down.

10:02But despite the displeasure of the bench and the fan,

10:05her whistle to her lips to blow full time

10:09on a brilliant game between these two sides.

10:12Morocco runners-up in 2022,

10:14finding a late equaliser to deny Zambia,

10:18who took bronze last time out,

10:20what would have been a vital win

10:22and really set them on their way as it is,

10:25it's a point apiece.

10:27And it means that both these sides

10:28have it all to do when they go against Senegal

10:31and the Congolese in their future games

10:33to see who can outscore and outpoint the other.

10:35Thank you very much for that.

10:42I'll see you once again.

10:52Bye.

11:00Bye.

Morocco vs Zambia | Women's AFCON 2025 HIGHLIGHTS | 07/05/25 | beIN SPORTS USA

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