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Underdog finalists and WAFCON hosts Morocco lost out in a heartbreaking finale to South Africa on Saturday evening, in front of packed stands in Rabat and Moroccans watching worldwide. After beating the competition favourites Nigeria in dramatic fashion during the semi finals, the ‘Atlas lionesses’ succumbed during a tense affair where moments of magic and defensive breakdowns brought the game to life in the second half. Two goals in quick succession by the South Africans exploiting uncertainty at the back put the game beyond Morocco’s grasp at the Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium. With less tha…