Morocco 4-2 Haiti — World Cup

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Ismael Saibari made African World Cup history while crushing Haiti's ultimate underdog dream.

The PSV Eindhoven midfielder became the first African player to score in all three group-stage games of a single World Cup as Morocco overcame a major scare to beat Haiti 4-2.

Haiti were already eliminated, but they fought hard in Atlanta. An early own goal by Morocco goalkeeper gave Haiti a shock lead. soon equalized, but restored Haiti's lead with a brilliant 20-yard strike. then made history with another equalizer just before halftime. In the second half, Morocco took control. Goals from Soufiane Rahimi and G. Yassine sealed the win and sent Morocco to the . Haiti leave the tournament without a single point.

— and get this
became the first African player to score in all three group-stage matches at a single World Cup, drawing him level as Morocco's joint-all-time top scorer in the tournament with three goals.
Haiti's defeat means they have lost all six of their matches across two World Cups, equaling El Salvador's record for the most World Cup games played with a 100% loss rate.
The victory extended Morocco's incredible unbeaten streak to 32 consecutive matches across all competitions.
Haiti's opening goal was a bizarre own goal, as a cross bounced off the back of Morocco goalkeeper after he completely missed the ball.