En-Nesyri sends Morocco into World Cup semifinals (updated-2)

DOHA, Dec. 10 (Xinhua) -- Youssef En-Nesyri scored with a first-half header as Morocco became the first African team to reach the World Cup semifinals with a thrilling 1-0 win over Portugal here on Saturday.

The Atlas Lions took the lead on the stroke of halftime when En-Nesyri met Yahia Attiyat Allah's cross with a towering header at the far post.

Portugal dominated possession and had several chances to