Libya U20 beats Morocco U20 in five-goal home contest
TRIPOLI (Interstat) — Libya U20 beat Morocco U20 3-2 Tuesday, using a second-half surge to secure a home victory. Morocco U20 struck first in the 18th minute, but Libya U20 answered with goals in the 30th and 36th minutes before adding another in the 67th. Morocco U20 pulled one back in the 79th minute, but Libya U20 held on for the win. Morocco U20 is now 1-1 in the competition and 1-1 across all competitions. Libya U20 is now 1-0-1 in the competition and 1-0-1 across all competitions. Libya U20 had previously drawn at Tunisia U20, while Morocco U20 had won at Egypt U20. The match featured goals from both sides in a back-and-forth affair, with Libya U20 making the decisive breakthrough after halftime. Morocco U20 pressed late and cut the deficit, but could not find an equalizer before the final whistle. Libya U20 protected its advantage and closed out the home result.