It wasn't a classic but both Morocco and Croatia will likely find themselves pleased to make an unbeaten start to Group F.
In a group that also includes Belgium and Canada, these two sides will retain plenty of belief of reaching the knockout stages, despite creating little by way of clear-cut opportunities at the Al-Bayt stadium on Wednesday morning.
Lots of eyes were locked on Hakim Ziyech and Luka Modric, but both will feel they have better performances in their arsenal to come.
Sportsmail has rated both teams' players after the game.