Morocco's fairy tale or dream victory in France
The 1st official meeting between the two teams was in 1988. The French won the match 2-1
Morocco, who created new history for Africa, continued their magical performance at the World Cup. The success of this Arab country in North Africa is incredible. Morocco has done what no one imagined. On the other hand, France is also proving its superiority in the traditional Qatar World Cup. The country is in great shape on the way to retain the World Cup trophy. The current champion France is close to becoming the world champion for the second time in a row. Morocco's history today or the champion of France another final?
In the second semi-final of the World Cup, the match will start at 1 pm Bangladesh time today (December 14) at the Al Bait Stadium.
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No Arab country or African country has ever reached the World Cup semis for the first time. "This is the best story in the 92-year history of the World Cup, and the conclusion is too late," said Morocco coach Waleed Regargui. He said, when I was asked, whether we can win the World Cup? Then my answer is, why not? We dream, and it doesn't cost you anything to dream. European teams usually win the World Cup. We have already played against top teams. Our path was not easy. However, any current team is afraid to play against us.
It is expected that Mbappé, Griezmann, who has been showing eye-catching performances, will reach the semi-finals. But nobody could have thought that Morocco would emerge as their opponent in the battle to reach the final.
But the African team has achieved the impossible by showing strong performances one after another with confidence. One surprise after another and the emergence of events in the Moroccan challenge to get a ticket to the final. To make this dream come true, Hakimi, Yusef need to play this kind of fascinating football.
Morocco's main strength is their defensive understanding. The mental acuity to put their plans into action on the field. Rather than defence, however, Morocco will look to Sofiane Amrabat to keep France's midfield inactive. Basically there is no substitute for a flare-up of Amravat on a day like this to keep Griezmann inactive. Along with that, goalkeeper Yasin Bono's great form will keep them ahead mentally. France may need to burn more wood to evade the Moroccan goalkeeper.
France's main strength is their attack. Griezmann and Giroud are in great form while teams struggle to deal with Mbappe and Dembele. Giroud usually plays as a fellow striker in the France team. Due to his age, he doesn't try as hard to drag defenders by running behind the defensive line or disrupt the defensive line by disrupting the mind. But he is still adept at keeping the ball on top of a defender.
Hakeem Jeyesh and Ashraf Hakimi could be a headache for France. Both are adept at rushing attacks down the right flank.
France is also ahead in the face-to-face competition. The last meeting was 15 years ago in 2007. That love match in Paris was a 2-2 draw. They met for the first time tonight in the World Cup. In all, the two teams have met seven times so far. France's victory in three of these. The remaining four matches were drawn. That is, Morocco could not beat the French even once. The 1st official meeting between the two teams was in 1988.
The French won the match 2-1. But before this match two other unofficial matches were played. Both matches remain unsettled. Coach Didier Deschamps' team wants to maintain the unbeaten streak against Morocco in the World Cup. France is going to play in the semi-finals as the 1st champion team after Brazil in 1998. They are the first team since Brazil in 2002 to play in the final for two consecutive seasons.
After Brazil in 1958 and 1962, France, which has reached the semi-finals, is making remarkable progress towards its second consecutive title target. France's current World Cup record is also very strong. They have been champions twice in the last six. 1 more finals waiting.
Morocco is not behind at all. So far no opposition player has been able to send the ball into Morocco's net, the 1 goal on the other side of Morocco's name has also come from their own feet.
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