World Cup Semifinal 2 - France v Morocco

[Captain Ron 13137]

Wednesday Dec 14 - 2:00 PM Eastern - Fox

 

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Edited December 11, 2022 by Captain Ron

[Captain Ron 13137]

Could we see an upset?

[The Original Greaser Bob 2903]

I think not.

[Braff Zacklin 13677]

Imperialists versus the Colonials.

This France team might not be quite as good as the one that dominated in 2018 (aging backline, no Pogba, etc.), but they've been the most consistent team in this Cup and you've gotta figure it is they who will be facing Argentina this weekend.

[Dutchrudder 11249]

I think this is the game where Cinderella turns into an ugly step-sister, and France will be the stepbro that finds her stuck in the dryer. 4-0 France.

[sidis 10020]

dead horse i have been beating here but if france's back four don't get their stupidity in the check, we are officially at the rounds where they are going to pay.

part of me thinks that the lights are going to get real bright for mar and there will be some mistakes that the bleus should be able to seize upon.

that said, any team that cleansheets croatia, belgium, spain, and portugal in a single tournament is not to be trifled with.

[WBT 21040]

The Victor Laszlo Derby.  It should be fun but I think France wins handily.

[shnsajax 3607]

I think this is the game where Cinderella turns into an ugly step-sister, and France will be the stepbro that finds her stuck in the dryer. 4-0 France.

All depends on how long it takes to get that first goal, but if I’m France I’m coming out charging from the gate.

[Napoleon 8858]

2 hours ago, shnsajax said:

All depends on how long it takes to get that first goal, but if I’m France I’m coming out charging from the gate.

 

 

I'm way ahead of you!

 

[The_Great_Hornsby 3617]

France should win this. But I also that felt that way about Brazil when they played Croatia. If France comes to play, they win going away. If they are off and it gets to OT, they might get tight and lose in PKs. 

[TexPx 2338]

[kingkoopa6 8754]

Morocco really on one this tourney.

 

But i think mbappe and the gang just to tough.

[YGIFS 19460]

I bet $100k with my bookie that the Vichy French wouldn't cover.  So I'm good either way.  Drinks on me.

[sidis 10020]

lol, morroco lineup is a 5-4-1. 

someone photoshop some mar gear on jose mourinho. 

[Cheeseweasel 26443]

6 minutes ago, sidis said:

lol, morroco lineup is a 5-4-1. 

someone photoshop some mar gear on jose mourinho. 

I got you fam.

[406W30th 1111]

Pretty cool.

And as much as I'd love to see a relative minnow like Morocco in the World Cup final, hard to root against the Mbappe v. Messi matchup.

 

[Tex48 852]

is the crowd pretty much all Moroccans? Sounded like the whole crowd was singing the anthem on the broadcast.

[Captain Ron 13137]

Thing is Morocco has been a solid defensive side all tournament. They have blanked Croatia, Belgium, Spain and Portugal* thus far. They have the defense that might be able to give France fits.

 

* Canada is the only team that has scored on them - they have that going for them

[Braff Zacklin 13677]

Which is nice ... eh?

[kingkoopa6 8754]

4 minutes ago, Tex48 said:

is the crowd pretty much all Moroccans? Sounded like the whole crowd was singing the anthem on the broadcast.

i thought i read something about the main morocco airport shut down to fly everyone to doha? or some shyt like that 

3 minutes ago, Captain Ron said:

Thing is Morocco has been a solid defensive side all tournament. They have blanked Croatia, Belgium, Spain and Portugal* thus far. They have the defense that might be able to give France fits.

 

* Canada is the only team that has scored on them - they have that going for them

own goal doe....

[mdmost 44143]

Already broke their defense.

[kingkoopa6 8754]

1-0 France

[Cheeseweasel 26443]

Well, that was fast.

[AUS-97HORN 12062]

that was some shitty defending... esp the keeper

[WBT 21040]

That didn't take long.  Theo the Hammer.

[PittsburghTiger 6391]

Well, that happened before I could say that I think France will win, and that I am rooting for them.

I was busy making a sandwich.

[ztejas 44299]

How do you play such great D all tournament then make a bush league mistake like that 5 mins into the semifinal? 

[GopherRock 1778]

Not much of a defensive play early. 

[PittsburghTiger 6391]

Beautiful shot

[sidis 10020]

Le Boom…

Allez!!

[Cheeseweasel 26443]

Just now, PittsburghTiger said:

I was busy making a sandwich.

You know the rules.

[kingkoopa6 8754]

2 minutes ago, ztejas said:

How do you play such great D all tournament then make a bush league mistake like that 5 mins into the semifinal? 

i thought the goal was well earned.

slotted a sick through ball. AG to Mbappe- deflected to hernanez. boom. capitalize 

[mdmost 44143]

Nice save

[kingkoopa6 8754]

"France fan does the Minnesota Vikings clap?" - An American drinking PBR probably 

[PittsburghTiger 6391]

4 minutes ago, Cheeseweasel said:

You know the rules.

Good lean roast beef, provolone, thinly sliced cucumber, tomato & lettuce with a slight drizzle of a cucumber/dill dressing.  And some cracked pepper 

[Cheeseweasel 26443]

Nice plate, Grandma. 

[kingkoopa6 8754]

good gosh giroud.. almost broke the post with that blast 

[mdmost 44143]

Woodwork is Morocco's best defender so far. 

[PittsburghTiger 6391]

2 minutes ago, Cheeseweasel said:

Nice plate, Grandma. 

Even better sandwich. 😉

[sidis 10020]

God damnit Giroud. 

[AUS-97HORN 12062]

Morocco keeps this up and its gonna be a 5-0 score pretty dang soon

[PittsburghTiger 6391]

French players taking a lot of shots to their bodies.

Edited December 14, 2022 by PittsburghTiger

[mdmost 44143]

Another spectacular save. 

[ConferenceRoom 6215]

Holy shit. 

[kingkoopa6 8754]

oOoOO BIKE!

[SpiralOut 1965]

Fucking hell!

 

[PittsburghTiger 6391]

Wow! So close on the bicycle for Morocco. Crazy.

[Blotto 24047]

that would have been fucking epic

[GopherRock 1778]

Holy shit, the lumber kept that out of the net on the other end. 

[SpiralOut 1965]

The roccans ain't rollin over.