The Atlas Lions took the lead after just four minutes courtesy of a goalkeeping error from Milan Borjan, with Hakim Ziyech lifting an effort into an empty net from range.
Morocco doubled their advantage through a collected finish from Youssef En-Nesyri, who latched onto an excellent pass from Achraf Hakimi.
Canada were handed a lifeline in the game when Nayef Aguerd turned a cross into his own goal, but were unable to find a leveller despite a spirited second half.
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90+5' That's the end of the match.
85' Walid Regragui has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Yahya Jabrane (Morocco) replacing Achraf Hakimi.
84' Steven Vitoria (Canada) has tested the patience of referee Raphael Claus and goes into the book for a previous late challenge.
77' It will be a substitution. Jawad El Yamiq (Morocco) is ready to enter the pitch as Azzedine Ounahi walks off.
76' Walid Regragui has decided to substitute Hakim Ziyech and he is replaced by Abderrazak Hamdallah (Morocco).
76' The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and David Wotherspoon (Canada) will replace Junior Hoilett.
72' Alistair Johnston (Canada) blows a huge opportunity from inside the 6-yard box. He pounced on a rebound but headed it just over the crossbar.
72’ CHANCE! Atiba Hutchinson (Canada) rises high to meet the resultant corner kick and attempts to steer his fine header past the goalkeeper, but only hits the crossbar!
65' That will be all from Jonathan Osorio who is being replaced by the fresh legs of Richie Laryea (Canada).
65' Substitution. Selim Amallah (Morocco) replaces Abdelhamid Sabiri.
65' Here is a change. Sofiane Boufal is going off and Walid Regragui gives the last tactical orders to Zakaria Aboukhlal (Morocco).
61' The substitution has been made. Ismael Kone (Canada) has replaced Sam Adekugbe.
60' The manager makes a substitution with Jonathan David (Canada) coming on for Cyle Larin.
60' John Herdman prepares a substitution. Mark Kaye is replaced by Atiba Hutchinson (Canada).
46' The players are back out on the pitch following the half-time break and the second half is about to start.
45+6' The first half of today's match has just finished.
45+3' Youssef En Nesyri (Morocco) has a goal ruled out for offside!
45+2' Raphael Claus shows a yellow card to Sam Adekugbe (Canada) for his blatant foul.
40' Canada 1 - 2 Morocco
What bad luck! Nayef Aguerd (Morocco) got in the way of a pass and unintentionally sent the ball past his own goalkeeper. The score is 1:2.
26' This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Jonathan Osorio (Canada) was quite harsh and Raphael Claus didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
23' Canada 0 - 2 Morocco
Youssef En Nesyri (Morocco) takes a great first touch to control a killer pass on the edge of the box and drills a shot into the bottom right corner in trademark fashion.
7' Junior Hoilett (Canada) takes out his opponent with a horrific tackle and is relieved when the referee only shows him a yellow card.
4' Canada 0 - 1 Morocco
GOAL! And it’s the keeper’s mistake after his poor pass is easily intercepted by Hakim Ziyech (Morocco), who gleefully finds the net from mid-range with a first-time effort. That makes it 0:1.
1' The referee blows his whistle and we are underway.
