FIFA World Cup, In Pictures: Ecstasy for France, agony for Morocco after semi-final clash
Morocco was the first African team to qualify for the FIFA World Cup semi-finals but a formidable France ended their dreams, defeating them 2-0.
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France team were ecstatic after they beat Morocco 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup semi-final on Wednesday. AP
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Theo Hernandez scored the opening goal against Morocco in the early minutes of the match and gave his side a lead to put pressure on the opposition. AP
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Substitute Randal Kolo Muani scored his side’s second goal in the second half and became the second-fastest substitute to score a goal in FIFA World Cup history. AP
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Morocco’s Jawad El Yamiq attempted a bicycle shot at the goal. Morocco played their hearts out till the last minute of the match but were not successful. AP
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Kylian Mbappe consoled Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi at the end of the semifinal match at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor. AP
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Morocco fans were dejected after their side’s defeat in the semi-final. It was the first time an African nation had made it to the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup. AP
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Supporters of France were delighted and had wild celebrations in Bastille square and other parts of the country at the end of the victory. AP
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