Mali 1, Morocco 1

RABAT, Morocco (Interstat) — In a tense and physical Africa Cup of Nations group stage opener, Morocco and Mali played to a 1-1 draw Friday at Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah. The highly anticipated match, which pitted the tournament hosts against a formidable Malian side, failed to produce a winner despite pregame projections heavily favoring the Moroccans. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 1-0 victory for the home side, with its ELO system giving Morocco a 77.7 percent probability to win. The contest was defined by disciplined defensive structures and frequent interruptions, as the referee issued seven yellow cards. The first… Read more...