Khaberni - In a rare incident in the world of football, Mohamed Wahbi, the coach of the Moroccan national team, caught the spotlight after becoming the talk of the sports street for involving three goalkeepers during the U-20 Football World Cup semi-final against their French counterpart, an unusual event that confirmed his flexibility and intelligence in dealing with difficult situations.
The match started with goalkeeper Yanis Benchawoosh who defended the “Atlas Lions” from the start whistle, before he had to leave the field in the second half due to a sudden injury that forced him to exit.
He was replaced by goalkeeper Ibrahim Gomis who performed well, before the technical staff decided to bring in the third goalkeeper, Hakim Misbahi, in the last seconds of the second extra time to face the penalties, in a strategic decision that proved effective.
This triple substitution in a sensitive position like goalkeeping reflects the intelligence of the Moroccan coach in managing the game, where he was able to employ all his capabilities to maintain defensive balance, especially in the tense moments before the penalties.
The decision received widespread praise from the fans on social media, who saw it as evidence of the great diversity in the level of Moroccan goalkeepers.
Many Moroccan fans considered that “playing with three goalkeepers in one match” reflects the richness of Moroccan football in talents and indicates the readiness of all players to defend the national colors at any time.
International observers described what happened as “unique,” considering that the Moroccan national team continues to create surprises both on and off the field.
The Moroccan national team confirms once again that it is one of the most developing teams in Africa, not only thanks to the skills of its players but also due to the boldness of its technical decisions that are full of creativity.
