Morocco 0-0 Canada at halftime: Bayern's €55 million new signing injured, Ashraf causes conflict, 6 players booked

On July 5 Beijing time, the first round of 16 match of the World Cup began. Canada, one of the host nations, took on Morocco. The first half ended with no goals.[Watch the World Cup on Migu Video]

Just five minutes into the match, Jonathan David controlled a teammate's headed flick, hesitated when shooting from the left side of the box against Bono, and his attempt was blocked.

In the 10th minute, Oluwaseyi received a through ball for a one-on-one chance, but his turning shot was saved by Bono's leg as he rushed out in time.

In the 22nd minute, Morocco lost a key player as Saibari was injured and had to be substituted, replaced by Rahimi. Just three days earlier, Bayern Munich had officially announced Saibari's signing, reportedly for a transfer fee of €55 million.

In the 40th minute, Ashraf deliberately pushed an opponent during a defensive action, sparking anger from Canadian players and leading to a minor scuffle between the two teams. As a result, both Ashraf and Laryea received yellow cards for their argument.

After six minutes of added time, the teams went into halftime with a 0-0 draw. At the break, referee Oliver had already issued six yellow cards.

[Lineups]

Canada starting XI (4-4-2)

Goalkeeper: 16- Crépeau

Defenders: 2- Johnston, 4- De Fougerolles, 15- Bombito, 22- Laryea

Midfielders: 17- Buchanan, 23- Nico Sigur, 7- Eustáquio, 20- Ali Ahmed

Forwards: 10- Jonathan David, 12- Oluwaseyi

Substitutes not used: 1- St. Clair, 18- Owen Goodman, 3- Alfie Jones, 5- Waterman, 13- Cornelius, 19- Alphonso Davies, 6- Choinière, 11- Liam Millar, 14- Shaffelburg, 21- Jonathan Osorio, 25- Nathan Saliba, 9- Larin, 24- Promise David, 26- Nelson

Morocco starting XI (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: 1- Bono

Defenders: 2- Ashraf, 14- Issa Diop, 25- Halhal, 3- Mazraoui

Defensive midfielders: 6- Ayoub Bouaddi, 24- Ainawi

Midfielders: 23- Hanous, 8- Ounahi, 10- Brahim Díaz

Forward: 11- Saibari (22' 9- Rahimi)

Substitutes not used: 12- Munir Mohammedi, 22- Tanaouti, 5- Sadane, 13- Zakaria Wahdi, 18- Chadi Riyad, 19- Youssef Belamari, 26- Salah Eddine, 4- Amrabat, 7- Talebi, 15- Samir Moulabé, 16- Yassine, 17- Amine Sibai, 20- Kaabi, 21- Amaimouni Echiguyab

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