Al Hilal striker CANCELLO scored twice as Qatar defeated Morocco 2-1 in their opening match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
The match, which took place at Lusail Stadium, was one of the most eagerly anticipated games of the tournament and it did not disappoint.
CANCELO, who plays for Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia, scored his first goal in the 47th minute to give Qatar the lead.
He then doubled their advantage in the 68th minute with a powerful shot that found the top corner of the net.
Morocco, who were playing in their first World Cup since 1990, were unable to find a way back into the game and were eventually beaten by their opponents.
The victory means that Qatar will be looking to progress further in the tournament, while Morocco will have to regroup and prepare for their next match against Spain.
Overall, it was a strong start for Qatar, who have now won their opening two matches in the tournament.
However, they must be aware that the group stage is still ahead of them and they need to play consistently if they want to reach the knockout stages.