Moroccan fans holding the flag for photoshoot. [Photo/Standard]

Just minutes away to the kick off pitting Euro 2016 Champions Portugal against North Africans Morocco in the second match of Group B that will certainly define the fates of these two sides.

Morocco lost by a solitary goal, an own which they buried onto their net when they faced Iran. The North African giants are seeking a redemption from strong Portuguese side which has been picked as one of the favourites to lift the trophy.

Standard Group Sports Editor Robin Toskin (L) and Portuguese fans. [Photo/Standard]

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Portugal, steered by 5-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo drew 3-3 against their neighbours Spain. With just one point, Portugal battles to win the Group B by topping Spain going into the knock out stages.

Ronaldo bagged a hat-trick in the Iberian derby and could pose the greatest test to Moroccan defence in the on-going tournament.

Portuguese coach Fernando Santos has however refuted the notion that the team depends on the Real Madrid star.

Pomp and Colour

Uniting in the game: Teenage Moroccan fan and Portuguese fan. [Photo/Standard]

Outside Luzhniki Stadium is pre-match celebrations from the Portuguese fans who seem upbeat that their team will possibly earn them the first win.

Portuguese fans in cheerful mood. [Photo/Standard]

Moroccans are also keeping the high spirits hoping that a miracle will knock on their door step. They are yet to score the first goal in Russia and possibly earn a point to their name.

A loss in this game will definitely push them to the inevitable early exit of the tournament.

Moroccan 'super fan'. [Photo/Standard]
..And Peter Drury (commentator) in for the game. [Photo/Standard]

 

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