In defeating Morocco, the first African country to reach the World Cup semifinals, France sets up a dream final against Argentina.
Morocco's defense and goalkeeping have been stellar this World Cup. Morocco hadn't allowed a single goal by an opponent the entire tournament until the semifinal. They shut out European soccer powerhouses: Croatia, Belgium, Spain and Portugal. Canada is the only team credited with a score - but it was an own goal, put in the net by a Moroccan player.
France continued the attack the rest of the half. All-time French scoring leader Olivier Giroud had two golden chances - including a zinger that bounced off the left post.Morocco's best opportunity to score came in the 43rd minute. Jawad El Yamiq had a beautiful bicycle kick off a corner kick that seemed to surprise everyone except French keeper Hugo Lloris whoMorocco started the second half with chance after chance after chance in front of the French goal.
Morocco came into the match against France unbeaten in its last ten games and the first African country to advance to a World Cup semifinal. They were also just the third nation outside of Europe or South America to reach this deep into the tournament . Even with the loss, Morocco has one more World Cup game to play - in the third place match against Croatia on Saturday.
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