Raja Casablanca relishing underdog run to Club World Cup final

"Everyone is really proud that we're taking part. It will be the first time for all the guys," gushed captain and idol Mohsine Moutaouali. James Young is a
Raja Casablanca relishing underdog run to Club World Cup final
Raja Casablanca relishing underdog run to Club World Cup final /

Raja Casablanca's Issam Eerraki, left, and teammate Zakaria El Hachimi celebrate after stunning Atletico Mineiro in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals.
Raja Casablanca's Issam Eerraki, left, and teammate Zakaria El Hachimi celebrate after stunning Atletico Mineiro in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals :: Matthias Schrader/AP

"Everyone is really proud that we're taking part. It will be the first time for all the guys," gushed captain and idol Mohsine Moutaouali.

Raja Casablanca overcame Ronaldinho's free kick but now must face Bayern Munich in the CWC final.
Raja Casablanca overcame Ronaldinho's free kick but now must face Bayern Munich in the CWC final :: Matthias Schrader/AP

James Young is a Brazil-based contributor to SI.com. He can be followed on Twitter @seeadarkness.


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