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Senegal Claims Africa Cup With Extra-Time Win Over Host Morocco After Late VAR Drama

A VAR-awarded penalty miss in stoppage time preceded Senegal's decisive extra-time goal.

Overview

  • Morocco received a stoppage-time penalty after VAR review, triggering a brief Senegal walk-off and a prolonged delay.
  • Real Madrid’s Brahim Díaz took the kick with a panenka attempt and missed, sending the final to extra time.
  • Senegal scored early in extra time in Rabat to secure a 1-0 victory and the continental title.
  • Hundreds of Moroccan supporters in the Netherlands watched together at venues including Eindhoven’s Dynamo and Rotterdam’s Annabel.
  • Reactions ranged from shock and mourning to street celebrations with fireworks and car horns, as Morocco pursued a first title since 1976.