Before the holders clinched their place in Sunday’s final against Argentina, Morocco pushed French to final France vs argentina 2022.
Even after losing key defender Nayef Aguerd to injury just after he named in the starting line-up, and going behind Theo Hernandez’s scrambled fifth minute goal, the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final refused to give up.
In spite of Morocco’s spirit and endeavor, France handled Argentina and Lionel Messi more clinically and substitute Kolo Muani turned in Kylian Mbappe deflected shot 11 minutes from time to ensure they would defend their title.
Morocco pushed French to final France vs argentina 2022
Messi and Argentina. Mbappé and France.
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Despite losing Romain Saiss before half-time, Morocco came close to taking the lead when Jawad El Yamiq’s overhead kick kept out by a combination of France keeper Hugo Lloris and the post.
With Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate shining in the hothouse atmosphere of Al Bayt Stadium, France kept their composure and had chances themselves, with Olivier Giroud striking the post early on.
As Muani finally broke Morocco’s resistance late in the match, Didier Deschamps’ side was always dangerous on the break.
In order to retain the World Cup for the first time in 60 years following Brazil’s victories in 1958 and 1962, France must keep their nerve ti chase France vs argentina 2022 world cup final.
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