Date: December 15 2022
Time: 12:30 AM IST
Venue: Al Bayt Stadium
Ball-by-ball commentary: SportsTiger App
Preview:
After two incredible quarterfinals, France and Morocco are all set to lock horns in the second semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2022. The French team took down England in an enthralling 2-1 victory. Whereas the Moroccans defeated mighty Portugal 1-0 in the quarterfinals and registered a historic upset.
Team news:
France
Full-back Theo Hernandez looked in pain in a few moments against England but played the entire game.
Morocco
The Moroccan captain Romain Saiss was stretched off during the game against Portugal and could be doubtful for the semi-final.
Team analysis
France:
The French team has continued its dominant form which helped them win the previous World Cup. They have so far emerged as one of the best teams in the tournament. Les Bleus have a young dynamic team with key veterans. Kylian Mbappe continues to lead the offence with Olivier Giroud. The midfield has been carried by Aurelien Tchoumeni, who has emerged as one of the top players in this tournament. Similarly, the defence has some world-beaters, who have made scoring against France difficult.
SportsTiger Playing XI of France
Lloris (GK) (C); Kounde, Upamecano, Varane, Hernandez; Tchouameni, Rabiot; Dembele, Griezmann, Mbappe; Giroud
Morocco
The Atlas Lions have had the most surprising tournaments so far. In the group stage, Morocco took down Belgium and en route to the semis defeated Spain and Portugal in convincing fashion. The defence has been the Moroccan team’s identity with quality players across the line. But a possible injury to captain Romain Saiss could hamper their chances against France. On the offensive end, Hakim Ziyech has been the star along with forwards like Sofaine Boufal and Youssef En-Nesyri.
SportsTiger Playing XI of Morocco
Bounou (GK); Hakimi (C), Achraf Dari, El Yamiq, Attyiat-Allah; Ounahi, Amrabat, Amallah; Ziyech, En-Nesyri, Boufal
Match Prediction:
Conclusion:
As per the above prediction, Didier Deschamps’ France will beat Morocco and qualify for the finals of the FIFA World Cup 2022.
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