France managed to see off cussed opposition in Morocco to achieve back-to-back World Cup finals after a 2-0 victory towards their north African opponents.
Regardless of making a quick begin with a Theo Hernandez aim inside 5 minutes, Morocco battled nicely for a lot of the sport earlier than substitute Randal Kolo Muani made the sport protected 44 seconds after approaching for Les Bleus
With France now set to play Argentina in Sunday’s ultimate, listed here are how they and Morocco rated on the Al Bayt Stadium.
France boss Didier Deschamps celebrates with Antoine Griezmann after beating Morocco 2-0
France (4-3-3)
Hugo Lloris – The save from Ouhani early on was essential, a Lloris particular. Thereafter he was in stable and reliable mode, other than one flap from a nook. One other good World Cup. 7
Jules Kounde – Quietly understated after which in stoppage time he saved the clear sheet with a goal-line clearance. Defensively good at proper again however lacks the vary to get ahead. 6.5
Raphael Varane – The cross to begin the transfer for the opening aim was elegant. Thereafter he held the defensive position as France needed to rally spherical to see off the Morocco comeback. 7
Ibrahima Konate – Physique was on the road all through with a significant first half deal with after which the block on 54 minutes to stop the cross from which Morocco would have scored. 7
Theo Hernandez – Blended. His end was wonderful, getting up excessive to hit the ball on the bounce at an acute angle for 1-0. Poor defensively, his problem on 27 minutes on Boufal was a transparent penalty, by some means not given. 6
Aurelien Tchouameni – Was vying with Amrabat to be the conductor of the match. The sport would cross from one to a different, each wonderful. France don’t miss Kante. There’s no increased reward. 8
Youssouf Fofana – He was tremendous however he lacked the incision Adrien Rabiot brings and at occasions that allowed Morocco to get right into a dominant part of possession. 6.5
Ousmane Dembele – Largely curtailed and quiet for a lot of the sport. Couldn’t hyperlink with Greizmann typically sufficient. Appeared to overlook the passing of Rabiot. 6
Antoine Griezmann – He gained’t get it, the official FIFA prize (spoiler alert: it’s Messi) however there’s an argument he’s the very best performing participant in Qatar. His motion and supply once more excellent to create opening aim. 9
Antoine Griezmann has been among the finest gamers of the match for Les Bleus
Kylian Mbappe – He was on the fringes, all the time lurking, by no means fairly decisive. After which the second: the cross, the ball again again, a shimmy, the short ft to take out three males, roll the ball throughout for Kolo-Muani and 2-0. World class. 8.5
Olivier Giroud – He’s what he’s. Huge and tough. However the miss on 39 minutes was terrible, a seemingly open aim he swept broad. Although the assistant had his flag up, he wasn’t offside and VAR would have given a aim. 6
Substitutes
Marcus Thuram – An enchancment on Dembele and definitely brought on issues on the left facet for the Morocco defence. 6
Randal Kolo Muani – A dream impression after coming off the bench to attain after simply 44 seconds. In the precise place on the proper time and that was all that was wanted. 8
Supervisor
Didier Deschamps – They did what they do. Scored, sat again, allowed Morocco possession and gained 2-0. They’ve a plan they usually know find out how to execute it with world class gamers. 8
Kylian Mbappe confirmed his class towards Morocco in the course of the semi-final on the Al Bayt Stadium
Morocco (5-4-1)
Yassine Bounou – The goalkeeper of the match however this was maybe the match he had least to do. Not at fault for the targets however in any other case stable. 7
Achraf Hakimi – A category act at wing again. Did nicely to dam PSG teammate and nice buddy Mbappe in lead as much as first aim, he obtained ahead fantastically, whereas keeping track of his buddy – till that 79th minute run. 8.5
Jawad El Yamiq – A combined bag. Misplaced Griezmann within the construct as much as opening aim however then virtually scored a rare overhead kick that will have gone down in World Cup historical past had it not rebounded off publish. 6.5
Jawad El Yamiq almost scored one of many targets of the match with an overhead kick
Achraf Dari – Needed to are available in on the final minute when Ageurd determined he couldn’t play and carried out dependably. 7
Romain Saiss – As captain it was comprehensible the previous Wolves man gave it a go, however the closely strapped thigh was the clue. Giroud left him for useless on 18 minutes and he realised he needed to take himself off. 6
Noussair Mazraoui – Began injured and it seemed that means. He was stable sufficient however considered one of three type the primary selection again 5 who had been named within the beginning line up however needed to come off. 6
Hakim Ziyech – Power and incision was key to Morocco’s wonderful second half. His supply from crosses and corners was first charge. The beating coronary heart of Morocco’s ahead play. 8
Azzedine Ounahi – Only a pleasure to observe, the attacking ying to Amrabat’s defensive yang. He was principally accountable for one other tough night time for Hernandez along with his incisive passes and runs in behind. 8.5
Sofyan Amrabat – That deal with on 51 minutes, which left Mbappe crumpled in ache, as Amrabat stride away imperious, turning defence into assault: that was his World Cup in a second. Excellent. 9
Sofyan Amrabat will see his worth improve after a surprising World Cup in Morocco’s midfield
Sofiane Boufal – Not solely was he not awarded a penalty, when fouled by Hernandez on 27 minutes, he was booked! Former Southampton man was efficient on the wings to provide the total backs difficulties. 7
Youssef En-Nesyri – Couldn’t actually get within the sport within the first half although simpler linking play and holding the ball up within the wonderful spell Morocco had after half time till he was subbed on 67 minutes. 6
Substitutes
Selim Amallah – One of many gamers snubbed from the win over Portugal, however was quickly known as upon to interchange Saiss and put in a tidy sufficient show. 6.5
Yahya Attiat-Allah – Unlucky to lose his place after quarter-final heroics however as soon as introduced on at half-time once more settled nicely into the group. 6
Abderrazak Hamdallah – Was barely simpler than En-Nesyri nonetheless could not make that ultimate breakthrough towards the French defence. 6.5
Sofiane Boufal was unlucky to not win a primary half penalty when he was as an alternative booked
Zakaria Aboukhlal – Thrown on as Morocco chased an equaliser however had little general impact to their fortunes. 6
Abde Ezzalzouli – Was additionally thrown on to chase a aim, solely to see Kolo Muani rating mere seconds later. 6
Supervisor
Walid Regragui – Decimated by accidents and 1-0 down in 5 minutes, his group had a plan and got here mightily near one of many nice World Cup upsets.
Referee
Cesar Ramos – Missed a transparent penalty on 27 minutes and extremely booked Boufal fairly than penalise Herandez, although higher culpability lay with VAR for not getting him to look once more. 4
