World Cup Semifinal 2 - France v Morocco

[Captain Ron 12,862]

Wednesday Dec 14 - 2:00 PM Eastern - Fox

 

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Edited December 11, 2022 by Captain Ron

[Captain Ron 12,862]

Could we see an upset?

[The Original Greaser Bob 2,819]

I think not.

[Braff Zacklin 13,552]

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 11,133]

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 9,821]

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 20,559]

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

[shnsajax 3,591]

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 8,658]

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 3,236]

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 2,322]

[kingkoopa6 8,344]

Morocco really on one this tourney.

 

But i think mbappe and the gang just to tough.

[YGIFS 19,449]

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

[sidis 9,821]

lol, morroco lineup is a 5-4-1. 

someone photoshop some mar gear on jose mourinho. 

[Cheeseweasel 26,438]

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 1,111]

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 840]

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

[Captain Ron 12,862]

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 13,552]

Which is nice ... eh?

[kingkoopa6 8,344]

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 42,997]

Already broke their defense.

[kingkoopa6 8,344]

1-0 France

[Cheeseweasel 26,438]

Well, that was fast.

[AUS-97HORN 11,756]

that was some shitty defending... esp the keeper

[WBT 20,559]

That didn't take long.  Theo the Hammer.

[PittsburghTiger 6,174]

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 43,411]

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

[GopherRock 1,765]

Not much of a defensive play early. 

[PittsburghTiger 6,174]

Beautiful shot

[sidis 9,821]

Le Boom…

Allez!!

[Cheeseweasel 26,438]

Just now, PittsburghTiger said:

I was busy making a sandwich.

You know the rules.

[kingkoopa6 8,344]

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 42,997]

Nice save

[kingkoopa6 8,344]

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

[PittsburghTiger 6,174]

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 26,438]

Nice plate, Grandma. 

[kingkoopa6 8,344]

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

[mdmost 42,997]

Woodwork is Morocco's best defender so far. 

[PittsburghTiger 6,174]

2 minutes ago, Cheeseweasel said:

Nice plate, Grandma. 

Even better sandwich. 😉

[sidis 9,821]

God damnit Giroud. 

[AUS-97HORN 11,756]

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

[PittsburghTiger 6,174]

French players taking a lot of shots to their bodies.

Edited December 14, 2022 by PittsburghTiger

[mdmost 42,997]

Another spectacular save. 

[ConferenceRoom 6,141]

Holy shit. 

[kingkoopa6 8,344]

oOoOO BIKE!

[SpiralOut 1,813]

Fucking hell!

 

[PittsburghTiger 6,174]

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

[Blotto 23,485]

that would have been fucking epic

[GopherRock 1,765]

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

[SpiralOut 1,813]

The roccans ain't rollin over.