RABAT (Interstat) — Morocco and Mali drew 1-1 on Sunday as Abde Ez scored for Morocco and Gaoussou Diarra answered in the 77th minute for Mali. Abde Ez played 65 minutes and scored once, while Diarra played 25 minutes and scored once. Mali is now 0-0-1 in the competition and 0-0-1 across all competitions. Morocco is now 0-0-2 in the competition and 0-0-2 across all competitions. Mali received five yellow cards, while Morocco received one. The teams made numerous second-half substitutions as both sides pressed for a winner. Diarra’s late goal canceled out Morocco’s earlier strike and left the home side still searching for its first win in the competition. Mali’s back line held firm after a busy finish, and Morocco could not find a second goal. The draw extends Morocco’s winless start and gives Mali a road point. Both teams remain unbeaten in the competition through the early schedule so far.