Morocco's World Cup journey ends after two matches as the Atlas Lions were defeated 1-0 by Portugal in Moscow to become the first team eliminated from the World Cup.
The Atlas Lions delivered arguably the best African performance of this tournament after Cristiano Ronaldo's early opener, bossing the contest and carving open the European champions.
However, they were unable to finish the chances their dominance created, and were left to rue a litany of missed chances.
Positives
The Atlas Lions fell to a defeat, ending their chances of progression, but they played some of the best football that's been seen so far at this summer's tournament and - for large swathes of the match - outplayed the European champions.
Morocco's pressing game was outstanding, as they constantly hassled and harried Portugal - as they had done to Iran - with an intensity that we haven't seen elsewhere in this competition.
Their movement off the ball, and their positioning were also exceptional.
Negatives
What might have been - against Iran and Portugal - had Morocco had a genuine goalscorer in their ranks?
Khalid Boutaib was a physical presence, but never truly looked like scoring, while Younes Belhanda missed a hatful. Finishing certainly let them down.
Set pieces also continue to haunt Africa's teams. When Ronaldo headed Portugal into an fourth-minute lead from a corner, it was a case of deja vu for the continent's sides at this World Cup - all of whom have been undone from set pieces.
Morocco's imperious defence largely held both Portugal and Iran during open play in their two fixtures to date, but were again undone from a set piece.
Manager rating (out of 10):
8 - Herve Renard clearly has this Morocco side very well drilled and organised efficiently.
He's behind their intense, pressing approach and he deserves credit that - against the European champions no less - Morocco enjoyed the majority of the possession and the better of the chances.
He was his typical temperamental self on the touchline - losing his cool midway during the first half when the referee opted not to turn to VAR - and Morocco's continued failure at set pieces cannot be overlooked.
He was perhaps a little negative in the latter stages when he threw on Ayoub El Kaabi instead of Khalid Boutaib, rather than alongside him, but this kind of performance would have been unthinkable a few years ago.
Player ratings (1-10, with 10 the best. Players introduced after 70 minutes get no rating):
GK Munir, 7 - He produced an excellent one-handed save to deny Portugal when Goncalo Guedes beat the offside trap, and was largely bold and brave in his decision-making.
DF Achraf Hakimi, 6 - Another encouraging showing by the youngster, although he wasn't as adventurous as he had been against Iran, with Amine Harit alongside him.
DF Medhi Benatia, 6 - Slammed over on several occasions in the second half after the ball fell to him in set pieces, prompting frustration from Morocco supporters with his wayward finishing. He'd earlier been called back for some overzealous defending on Ronaldo, but beyond that, was solid.
DF Manuel da Costa, 6 - Unexpectedly named in the starting lineup ahead of Romain Saiss, who had impressed against Iran, da Costa didn't do too much wrong.
DF Nabil Dirar, 6 - Restored to the side as Renard reverted to type, but didn't make too much of an impact.
MF Karim El Ahmadi, 7 - Tenacious as ever, but was arguably culpable for the goal as he only stuck out a lazy leg to try and deny Ronaldo. Nonetheless, this was a typically committed display by the Feyenoord midfielder, who also looked composed and inventive in possession.
MF Mbark Boussoufa, 7 - Enjoyed a midfield tussle with Joao Moutinho as two passmasters went head to head. The conductor caught the eye with some moments of excellent delivery, and was influential as Morocco dominated the midfield battle.
MF Nordin Amrabat, 8 - Overcame concussion suffered against Iran to return to the starting XI, and you can see why he was risked, with another bright and lively display.
He consistently gave Raphael Guerreiro - a potential point of weakness for Portugal - a torrid time down Morocco's right, and troubled the European champions with his pace and directness.
MF Younes Belhanda, 8 - Morocco's best player, with his movement and influence in the build-up.
However, he was guilty of missing a series of fine chances; there were headers in both halves, while he also forced Rui Patricio into a magnificent save 10 minutes after the pause.
On another day, he'd have been the Lions' hero.
MF Hakim Ziyech, 7 - Much better from the playmaker after an underwhelming showing against Iran.
His movement was bright - at times electric - and there were glimpses of the immense quality that he's capable of.
His free-kick delivery was excellent early in the second half as he set up Belhanda for a chance.
FW Khalid Boutaib, 7 - Restored to the side ahead of Ayoub El Kaabi as Renard sought a more physical approach against Portugal's experienced centre-backs.
He was a point of reference for Morocco and a handful throughout.
The striker might have had a penalty after being barged to the ground by Jose Fonte, although he was weak in the buildup to Portugal's opener.
Substitutes
FW Ayoub El Kaabi, 5 - Introduced by Renard with 20 minutes to play as Boutaib tired, offered little.
MF Mehdi Carcela, N/R
MF Faycal Fajr, N/R