Incredible French team! 4 years following their last title of world champions, the Blues are already back in the final. This Wednesday, the French assumed their favorite status and put an end to the Moroccan dream by winning 2 goals to 0. In the final, France will challenge Argentina, winner of Croatiato try to win a second consecutive World Cup.
For the start of this meeting, Regragui attempted a bet… losing. Exit God willingwelcome to El Yamiqestablished between Saïss et Fromwhich replaced Aguerd before kick-off, to strengthen the Moroccan defence. A defense at 5 quickly taken in default… On its 1st offensive, the French team hit the bull’s eye via Theo Hernandezforgotten by Judge on the left. Fate no doubt for Theo, who would probably never have taken part in this game without his brother’s injury Lucas.
Dominating, the Blues pass very close to chaos but the left post of Bono decides otherwise. Aware of his mistake, Regragui went back to a 4-man defense. After Aguerd, it was the turn of Saïss, who had suffered a thigh injury for several matches, to give way to Amallah (21′).
A change that is good for a Moroccan team that is more playful in this system. Before the break, El Yamiq tries the impossible: an incredible acrobatic return saved in extremis by Lories.
In the 2nd period, Morocco made a more feverish French team doubt for a long time. However, the Atlas Lions may push, and push… Nothing works. Despite Moroccan pressure, France did not tremble and scored a second goal from the feet of Colonel Muani, mounted 40 seconds earlier (2-0, 79′).
4 years later, France is back in the World Cup final. For its part, Morocco will try to win a historic bronze medal once morest Croatia on Saturday.
