Morocco decided to go bold, but it was France who had more success advancing to the World Cup final

5 hours ago, 12/14/2022 9:59 PM
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photo: Équipe de France de Football
WC 2022

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France beat Morocco 2-0 in the second semifinal of the World Cup in Qatar and will be fighting for gold for the second year in a row. The reigning champions sent defender Théo Hernandez ahead in the fifth minute and substitute Randal Kolo Muani added cover in the 79th with his first national team goal. France will face Argentina in Sunday’s final and could become the first team since 1962 to defend their title at the World Cup.

The country’s election Gaelic Rooster will fight for gold in the World Cup for the fourth time in history. In 1998 and 2018, France did well, but 16 years ago they finished second. Coach Didier Deschamps’ side were the first since 2002 to reach the final of two consecutive World Cups, and Brazil even won gold for a third successive time.

The Moroccans suffered their first defeat of the tournament in Qatar, failing to become the first team from outside Europe and South America to reach the final. Even by participating in the semifinals, they created an African record. On Saturday, coach Valíd Rajrajjui’s men will compete for bronze against Croatia.

WC semifinals Wednesday:

France – Morocco 2:0 (1:0)

Goals: 5. T. Hernandez, 79. Kolo Muani. Referees: Ramos – Morín, Hernández (all Mex.) – Fischer (video, Can.). ŽK: Buffalo (Morocco). Audience: 68,294.

France: Lloris – Koundé, Varane, Konaté, T. Hernandez – Tchouaméni – Griezmann, Fofana – Dembélé (Muani Round 78), Giroud (Thuram 65), Mbappé. Coach: Deschamps.

Morocco: Bunú – Darí, Saís (21. Amallá, 78. Azzalzúlí), Jamík – Hakimí, Amrabat, Únahí, Mazráví (46. Attíat-Allá) – Zijach, Búfál (66. Abuchlál) – Nasírí (66. Hamdallá). Coach: Rajrajjui.

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