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France vs Morocco 2-0: World Cup 2022 – as it happened:
This blog is now closed, thanks for joining us. These were the updates on the World Cup 2022 match between France and Morocco on Wednesday, December 14.
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So there you have it. Morocco’s incredible run in this World Cup comes to an end and France cruise into Sunday’s final where they’ll face Argentina.
Griezmann was sensational, again
Antoine Griezmann’s re-invention as a playmaker has been a revelation for France. His sharp movements create space for others to run into and also ensure he’s always available to receive the ball.
France’s player of the tournament, without question.
FIFA World Cup 2022, France vs Morocco, Semi-Final Highlights: France Ends Morocco's Historic Run (2-0), Set For Final vs Argentina:
FIFA World Cup 2022 France vs Morocco Semi-Final Highlights: Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani provided France with major breakthroughs as they defeated Morocco 2-0, in the semi-final match of the FIFA World Cup 2022
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France and Morocco Semi-Final: France defeat Morocco in the semi-final match
FIFA World Cup 2022, France vs Morocco Highlights: Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani provided France with major breakthroughs as they defeated Morocco 2-0, in the semi-final match of the FIFA World Cup 2022, at the Al Bayt Stadium on Thursday (IST). France, hence, became the first defending champions to qualify for consecutive World Cup finals since Brazil did it in 1998. France will now face Argentina in the summit clash of the tournament on Sunday. (Matchcentre)
Match Info
Tournament name
FIFA World Cup, 2022
Venue
Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor
Date
Dec 15, 2022 12:30 AM IST
France vs Morocco, FIFA World Cup Semi-final: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live StreamingFrance take on Morocco in the second semi-final of FIFA World Cup 2022 on Thursday, with Lionel Messi's Argentina lying in wait after another dazzling performance from the diminutive magician.
France take on Morocco in the second semi-final of FIFA World Cup 2022 on Thursday, with Lionel Messi's Argentina lying in wait after another dazzling performance from the diminutive magician. The Copa America champions swept aside 2018 World Cup finalists Croatia 3-0 on Tuesday to give the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner the chance to crown his career in style. Defending champions France know victory against surprise package Morocco would leave them just one win away from becoming the first team in 60 years to successfully defend the trophy.
Didier Deschamps' France are heavy favourites to win at the Al Bayt Stadium but face a team that have conceded just once in their extraordinary run to the semi-finals.
Morocco, topped a group containing Croatia and Belgium before beating Spain on penalties and then dumping Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal out of the tournament. They are the first African side and the first Arab nation to reach the semi-finals of a World Cup.
When will the France vs Morocco, FIFA World Cup Semi-final match be played?
The France vs Morocco, FIFA World Cup Semi-final match will be played on Thursday, December 15.
Where will the France vs Morocco, FIFA World Cup Semi-final match be played?
The France vs Morocco, FIFA World Cup Semi-final match will be played at the Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor.
What time will the France vs Morocco, FIFA World Cup Semi-final match start?
The France vs Morocco, FIFA World Cup Semi-final match will start at 12:30 AM IST.
Which TV channels will broadcast the France vs Morocco, FIFA World Cup Semi-final match?
The France vs Morocco, FIFA World Cup Semi-final match will be broadcast on Viacom 18 Network.
Where to follow the live streaming of the France and Morocco, FIFA World Cup Semi-final match?
The France and Morocco, FIFA World Cup Semi-final match will be streamed on the Jio Cinema.
Theo Hernandez fired France into an early lead before substitute Randal Kolo Muani sealed a 2-0 victory against an excellent Morocco at Al Bayt Stadium, to send Les Blues into the World Cup final.
France remained on course to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to retain the world title and will now meet Lionel Messi and Argentina in the showpiece.
Morocco have been the surprise package of Qatar 2022 and Walid Regragui's side responded superbly after Hernandez's fifth-minute opener, pinning back the world champions for significant periods in a display of considerable courage and skill.
But Eintracht Frankfurt striker Kolo Muani proved to be France's unlikely hero, scoring with his first touch after Kylian Mbappe had a shot blocked 11 minutes from time.
France vs Morocco final score
1H 2H Final
France 1 1 2
Morocco 0 0 0
Goals:
FRA — Theo Hernandez (5 mins)
FRA — Randal Kolo Muani (79 mins)
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In the process of becoming the first African side in history to reach the World Cup semifinals, Morocco had only conceded once in the tournament heading into this match, and even that was an own goal.
Romain Saiss, Nayef Aguard and Noussair Mazraoui were all passed fit to start but West Ham's Aguard withdrew after the warmup and captain Saiss was substituted midway through the first half when clearly struggling.
That uncertainty seemed to contribute to a chaotic France opener, where Antoine Griezmann seized upon a slip from Jawad El Yamiq and cut the ball back to Mbappe. The Paris Saint-Germain star had his first effort blocked and a second looped up off Oliver Giroud, with Hernandez alive to the possibilities as he found an acrobatic finish.
Giroud struck the upright as Saiss' thigh gave out, but Hugo Lloris had already produced a save at full stretch from Azzedine Ounahi by that point and El Yamiq almost atoned for his error with an overhead kick that thumped the base of the post.
Mbappe tried to get France back on the front foot after the restart but it was another winger, Chelsea's Hakim Ziyech, who was the outstanding attacker of the half, orchestrating several intricate attacks down the right flank.
Ibrahima Konate, only playing after Dayot Upemacano was ruled out through illness, made last-ditch clearances and France only had breathing space when Mbappe's quick feet made room for a half-blocked shot that fell kindly for Kolo Muani, who had only been on the field for 44 seconds.
The memories of Morocco's incredible run will last much longer.
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