FIFA World Cup 2022, France vs Morocco Semi-Final Live Updates: Olivier Giroud Hits The Post After Theo Hernandez’s Early Goal For France

FIFA WC: No goal for Aurelien Tchouameni

France’s Aurelien Tchouameni receives a good shot on the edge of the box and unleashes a shot towards the target. However, the shot gets intercepted by one of his own teammates, who unintentionally blocks the goal. 

FIFA WC: Yellow card to Sofiane Boufal

Morocco’s Sofiane Boufal shows a rough challenge on the field and aggressively brings an opponent down during a tackle. Referee Cesar Arturo Ramos does not waste a single second and shows a yellow card. 

FIFA WC: Foul from Ibrahima Konate

Referee Cesar Arturo Ramos signals a yellows card after France’s Ibrahima Konate commits a rough tackle on the field and brings an opponent down. 

FIFA WC: Romain Saiss picks up an injury

Morocco are in trouble as Romain Saiss picks up an injury and will not be able to continue the game. He is now replaced by Selim Amallah in Morocco’s lineup. France are in 1-0 lead and both the teams are showing their attacking side. 

FIFA WC: Olivier Giroud misses the target

What a miss! France’s Olivier Giroud produces a great from inside the box but his attempt goes in vain as the ball goes far away from the left post. France fail to take 2-0 lead over Morocco. On the other hand, Morocco are also trying hard to get at par with France. 

FIFA WC: Foul from Youssouf Fofana

Referee Cesar Arturo Ramos wastes no time and signals a foul after France’s Youssouf Fofana commits a rough while trying to snatch the ball from an opponent. 

FIFA WC: Good save from Hugo Lloris

Morocco’s Azzedine Ounahi receives a good pass inside the box and fires a shot towards the right side of the goal. However, France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris makes a brilliant attempt and prevents the ball from hitting the nets. 

FIFA WC: GOAL

GOAL!!! Theo Hernandez provides France with their first breakthrough of the night. He receives a good rebound inside the box and unleashes a shot towards the target, which went straight to the nets. France take 1-0 lead over Morocco in just 5 minutes of the game. 

FIFA WC: France avert the threat

Morocco’s Sofyan Amrabat brilliantly takes the ball through the defenders but an opponent perfectly intercepts and snatches the opportunity from him as France avert a coming threat towards their goal. 

FIFA WC: We are underway

The semi-final match between France and Morocco begins at the Al Bayt Stadium. Morocco will be starting the game with the kick-off. 

FIFA WC: Time for the national anthem

Both teams are now out on the field for their respective national anthems. The semi-final match between France and Morocco will be underway in just few minutes. Stay tuned. 

FIFA WC: Cesar Arturo Ramos named as match referee

Cesar Arturo Ramos has been appointed as the match referee for the semi-final match between France and Morocco at the Al Bayt Stadium. 

FIFA WC: It’s Mbappe vs Hakimi

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Teammates, friends, brothers… But tonight, they’ll be opponents

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FIFA WC: Here are the lineups

FRA XI: Lloris; Koundé, Varane, Konaté, Théo Hernandez; Tchouaméni, Fofana; Dembélé, Griezmann, Mbappé; Giroud. 

MAR XI: Bono; Hakimi, El Yamiq, Aguerd, Saiss, Mazraoui; Amrabat, Ounahi; Ziyech, En Nesyri, Boufal.

FIFA WC: Hello and Welcome

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the semi-final match between France and Morocco, straight from the Al Bayt Stadium.