Morocco topped Group F after holding both Poland and England to goalless draws, and then playing some marvellous football to beat Portugal, 3-1. By doing so, they became the first African team to reach the second round, and obviously the first to win a group. England looked to be in trouble after losing 1-0 to Portugal and then drew with the Moroccans. But in their last first-round game, a first-half Gary Lineker hat-trick helped them beat Poland 3-0. Poland had previously beaten Portugal, and in the end the Portuguese were the only team from Group F to be eliminated in the first round.