Canada made a gallant run at it with a glorious chance to open the scoring in the first half, but Morocco scored early in the second on a free kick to move on to the quarter finals.

It was only the second shot on goal for Morocco, who are ranked 6th in the world.

Canada had a chance to tie it at the 78-minute mark but the keeper’s outstretched hand deflect the ball just wide. Three minutes later, the African team put the game away with a fast-break score. They added another in the dying seconds.

Canada, playing in their black uniforms, captivated a nation with its run at the World Cup.