A Giroud header proved the difference in the end as France somewhat fortunately after a Harry Kane missed pen progressed following a 2-1 win over England. It gets better for Didier Deschamps men as Morocco somehow stunned Portugal to find themselves in a Semi Final for the first time ever at a World Cup. The winner will face either Argentina or Croatia in the Final on Sunday.
France were probably outplayed on the day but England failed to take their chances and they capitalised. They conceded again (and could easily have been more) which means they have now conceded a goal in every single game they’ve played in Qatar. Mbappe and Giroud have 9 goals between them though so their firepower gets them through most games.
Unlike France Morocco remain unbeaten in Qatar having won 3 and drawn 2. They have only conceded 1 goal to Canada and that was an own goal. Portugal did seem to have plenty of chances though and I’m struggling to see how France don’t cause them problems. Looking at the odds for this game BTTS looks great value at odds against - which surprised me.
- They also gave away a lot of chances to England
- He is always dangerous and should expose Morocco at the back.
- 2 tackles which resulted in 2 fouls against Portugal.
- Booked against Croatia in the opening games and committed 10 tackles resulting in 8 fouls
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