Morocco coach Walid Regragui has disclosed that he was very emotional after leading his side to become the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final and ended the hopes of Portugal.
Striker Youssef En-Nesyri scored the winning goal in the first half, leaping highest to beat goalkeeper Diogo Costa to the ball at Al Thumama Stadium as the Arab country secured a 1-0 win.
The north African side’s supporters populated most of the venue and joyously celebrated their breakthrough moment for their continent on the global stage.
"It is the first time I have cried at the end of a match. I have to be an example and show I am mentally strong but sometimes it is too much for you," said Regragui after the game.
"Getting to the semi-finals of the World Cup, the emotions just pour out. I would be lying if we thought we would get to this stage, I just could not control the tears."
Morocco will face holders France in the last four.