Football: Morocco beats Tunisia

Morocco's Olympic squad on Sunday defeated Tunisia 2-0, confirming its supremacy over the Maghreban peer.

Morocco had already trounced Tunisia 4-2 in an away match, played a week ago in Tunis.

The Moroccan goals were netted in the first half by Khettari and Baroudi.

The victory helped Morocco maintain its lead of group c with 9 points ahead of Egypt, which defeated Cote D'Ivoire 2-1 Sunday in Cairo, with 7 points. Cote D'Ivoire is third with 5 points, while Tunisia is last with 1 points.

Morocco will play next March 12 against Egypt in Cairo. Cote D'Ivoire will receive Tunisia the same day.