Morocco 2-1 Malawi: Africa Cup of Nations last 16 – as it happened

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Minute-by-minute report: Gabadinho Mhango put underdogs Malawi ahead with a long-range jaw-dropper, but Morocco proved too strong, Achraf Hakimi sealing the deal with a world-class strike of his own. Scott Murray was watching.

Clinical by Morocco? Not exactly, but they did respond well to the early concession of that absurd long-distance thunderbolt from Gabadinho Mhango, dominating the rest of the match. In the end, after Youssef En-Nesyri equalised on the stroke of half-time, a Moroccan winner seemed inevitable, and Achraf Hakimi delivered it with a world-class free kick. Morocco, searching for only their second win in the competition after their sole victory in 1976, march on to the quarters, facing either Ivory Coast or Egypt on Sunday. Malawi are off home, but having made it through to the knockouts on only their third appearance, will return to a welcome befitting their staunch efforts. Thanks for reading this MBM. Nighty night!

72 min: That was an absolute peach, and Hakimi literally takes a bow. He deserves the ovation he receives.

Amrabat deals with one last Malawian hail Mary, and Morocco make it through to the quarters!

90 min +3: Hakimi has a lash from distance. Thomu fumbles the low drive, the ball breaking to El Haddadi, who somehow misses from six yards from a not-particularly-tight angle on the left.

90 min +2: “A lot of desire and pride shown by both teams tonight,” writes Simon McMahon. “Too bad only one can stay in the tournament.” Yep. Morocco have been miles the better side, but the Flames scored a worldie and have fought like hell to keep themselves alive.

90 min +1: Barkok gives a silly free kick away on the Malawian left. The ball’s swung into a crowded mixer. Chembezi