After reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the Moroccan players prostrated themselves on the field.

FIFA World Cup: Moroccan players bow on the field as they reach the quarterfinals for the first time

Muskan Ali

In the pre-quarterfinal match of the World Cup, Morocco beat former world champions Spain on penalty kicks after a thrilling contest.

 In the match played between Morocco and Spain, both teams could not score a goal until the allotted time. After which extra time was given, both teams could not score in the extra time and the match was tied again.

 After which the match was decided on penalty kicks. Five penalty kicks were given to both teams for the decision. The Moroccan team managed to score on three of the four penalty kicks while the Spanish team scored on the first three penalty kicks.  Failed to score. Thus, Morocco defeated Spain 0-3 on penalty kicks and made it to the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time.

 After reaching the quarterfinals of the World Cup for the first time, the Moroccan players prostrated on the field and thanked God.

 Photos of the players of the Moroccan football team bowing after the victory are also going viral on social media.

Users also said that prostration after success is the best way to thank Allah.

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