Tears of joy, people kneeling down and praying, some hovering around waiting for the final whistle as the clock ticked ― and finally a big sigh of relief and loud screams as the referee declared the end of game. These were the sights in Casablanca as <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/fifa-world-cup-2022/2022/12/11/morocco-hero-sofyan-amrabat-pays-tribute-to-remarkable-team-spirit-for-world-cup-success/" target="_blank">Morocco took on Portugal in their World Cup quarter-final</a> match in Qatar. The Atlas Lions won 1-0. “It’s an incredible happiness, I can’t speak any more because I’m so happy,” Oumaima Louise, 27,<a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/tags/world-cup-2022/" target="_blank"> </a>told <i>The National</i> as she knelt on the ground, tears streaming. An overwhelming mood of joy took over the city with people cheering and congratulating each other saying “<a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/tags/morocco/" target="_blank">Morocco</a> always!”. Strangers joined each other in dancing and singing to traditional tunes. Thousands of people headed to Casablanca's city centre in their cars and on motorcycles to celebrate. “They gave us a red card but there’s no problem we still won and it feels incredible,” Rayen told <i>The National</i> in the Ain Sebaa area of Casablanca, voice already hoarse from screaming. With <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/fifa-world-cup-2022/2022/12/10/morocco-v-portugal-player-ratings-el-yamiq-9-en-nesyri-8-ramos-4-fernandes-6/" target="_blank">Saturday’s win and qualification to the semi-finals</a> of the biggest tournament in football, Moroccans can dare to dream of ultimate glory. For Fatma Ezzahra Bouraymi, 23, the feeling of pride was beyond description. “I feel so proud, I hope we reach the finals and why not bring the <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/fifa-world-cup-2022/2022/12/10/morocco-become-super-heroes-with-world-cup-quarter-final-victory-over-portugal/" target="_blank">World Cup</a> home,” Ms Bouraymi told <i>The National</i> at the Sidi Mohamed Sports complex fan zone.