Morocco Women 0-0 Uzbekistan Women: Atlas Lionesses Frustrated in Friendly Stalemate

Morocco Women were held to a 0-0 draw by Uzbekistan Women in an international friendly on October 13, 2026, at the Stade Moulay Abdellah in Rabat. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, the Atlas Lionesses could not find a way past a resilient Uzbek defense, leaving them with plenty to work on ahead of their next competitive fixtures.

Match Overview

The friendly served as preparation for both nations ahead of upcoming continental competitions. Morocco, one of Africa’s top women’s teams, fielded a strong lineup featuring stars like Ghizlane Chebbak and Rosella Ayane. Uzbekistan, ranked lower but rapidly improving, set up to frustrate their hosts with a compact defensive shape. The first half was one-way traffic, but Morocco’s finishing let them down repeatedly. The second half saw Uzbekistan grow in confidence, though clear-cut chances remained rare at both ends.

Key Moments

• 12' – Ghizlane Chebbak fires a shot from distance, but the Uzbekistan goalkeeper parries it away.
• 28' – Morocco’s winger breaks free on the right, but her cross is cleared for a corner.
• 41' – Uzbekistan’s first real attack ends with a shot from outside the box that sails over the crossbar.
• 57' – A goalmouth scramble in the Uzbekistan box almost results in a goal, but the defense hacks it clear.
• 73' – Morocco’s best chance: a header from a corner clips the top of the crossbar.
• 88' – Uzbekistan nearly snatch a winner on the counter, but the striker’s effort is saved by the Moroccan goalkeeper.

Tactical Story

Morocco lined up in a 4-3-3, with their full-backs pushing high and the wingers hugging the touchline to stretch the play. They dominated 70% possession but struggled to break down a compact 5-4-1 from Uzbekistan. The visitors defended deep, with two banks of four, and looked to hit on the break through their speedy forwards. Morocco’s midfield trio tried to thread passes through the lines, but Uzbekistan’s discipline held. In the second half, Morocco switched to a 4-2-3-1, bringing on fresh legs, but the breakthrough never came as the Uzbek goalkeeper stood tall.

Standout Players

Ghizlane Chebbak (Morocco) – The captain was at the heart of everything, dictating play and testing the goalkeeper with several efforts from midfield. She remains the creative engine for the Atlas Lionesses.

Dilnoza Boboeva (Uzbekistan) – The goalkeeper was the hero of the match, making a string of saves to keep a clean sheet and frustrating Morocco’s attackers all evening.

Nargiza Abdurasulova (Uzbekistan) – The center-back was a rock at the back, winning headers and making timely interceptions, perfectly organizing the defensive line.

Season Impact

For Morocco, the draw is a minor setback but valuable preparation for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The team will work on their finishing and breaking down low blocks before the tournament. Uzbekistan, meanwhile, takes confidence from a solid defensive performance against a higher-ranked opponent, as they continue their development ahead of Asian qualifiers. Both teams will learn from this workout and look to improve in their next fixtures.