After the emotions experienced in the Quarterfinals last night between the Netherlands and Argentina, this Saturday the duel between England Y France was at height, did not clash and in the end the french picture stamped your ticket at semifinals of the 2022 World Cup after winning 2-1. Now, the current monarch will face the surprising Morocco national team.
The match started with few emotions. In fact in the first time the highlight was the goal by Aurelien Tchouameni in the 17th minute and a couple of excellent saves that Hugo Lloris made to the English striker and his Tottenham teammate Harry Kane.
However, that passivity that was experienced for many minutes of the first half ended as soon as the ball began to run in the complementary part. England dedicated himself to Search the tie and that allowed the game to open up, leaving spaces for kylian mbappe and Ousmane Dembele.
When the box led by Gareth Southgate played best, it had its reward. In a play by the wing of the right Bukayo saka He received a lack of Tchouameni. Kane cashed the maximum sentence and put the 1-1 at minute 54 of the scoreboard of the Al Bayt Stadium.
The England National Team was living its best moments, and once again Hugo Lloris became factor by deflecting a shot to Jude Bellingham, who although he was not very placed, had a lot of power. The French goalkeeper stretched and with a slap he sent the ball within range corner.
At 78 and when it was being dominated, the French National Team found itself played on the left wing. Mbappé observed the area, saw the movement of giroud and put a measured center to his head. With a strong shot and down beat Jordan Pickfordwho moments before had already taken a clear goal from him.
But England had another chance for equalize the board and once again from 11 steps, due to a foul on Mason Mount. Harry kane received, however, the power of his shot made the ball it was very above of the goal of Lloris, leaving the result 2-1.
And the marker was no longer moved despite the attempts. France took the victory and the happens a semifinals in Qatar 2022where it will seek to emulate Brazil and Italy, the only teams that have been consecutive champions.
The Semifinals are defined
After Morocco’s victory over Portugal and France’s victory over England this Saturday, these winning teams join those already installed in the next round, Argentina and Croatia; This is how the Semifinals were to be played Tuesday and Wednesday.
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