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Raja Casablanca relishing underdog run to Club World Cup final

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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.

"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.

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

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