Qatar Semi Final #2
posted by The Blue Devil @ 1:13 PM
Lakenheath Old Boys
We are all former students at Lakenheath High School and other public schools in East Anglia. We were in school in the 70s and 80s and drank deeply from the well of British culture of those decades - the pints, the telly, and of course the footie!
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Lakenheath Old Boys
We are all former students at Lakenheath High School and other public schools in East Anglia. We were in school in the 70s and 80s and drank deeply from the well of British culture of those decades - the pints, the telly, and of course the footie!
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49 Comments:
Afternoon, chaps - this one has lots of colonial intrigue to it. Not question - the Moroccans have the home support today.
The teams out on the pitch enjoying the anthems now:
France (4-2-3-1ish) Lloris; Kounde, Varane, Konate, T Hernandez; Tchouameni, Fofana; Dembele, Griezmann, Mbappe; Giroud.
Substitutes: Pavard, Disasi, Guendouzi, Kolo Muani, Veretout, Mandanda, Saliba, Upamecano, Coman, Areola, Camavinga, Thuram.
Morocco (5-2-3) Bono; Hakimi, El Yamiq, Aguerd, Saiss, Mazraoui; Amrabat, Ounahi; Ziyech, El-Nesyri, Boufal.
Substitutes: Hamdallah, Zaroury, Sabiri, Mohamedi, Chair, Aboukhlal, Amallah, Ezzalzouli, Dari, Tagnaouti, El Khannouss, Benoun, Allah, Jabrane.
Referee Cesar Arturo Ramos Palazuelos (Mexico)
Hi Guys
Still gutted about the qf....England were the better team and deserved to win. Watched the match in my hotel in San Diego...now I am back in Snowy ENY and just finished my tutoring for the afternoon
We are off
Got an England sweatshirt from my brother-in-law when I was in San Diego. Just a blue sweatshirt with a huge England crest
I'm wearing it with pride
That didn't take long
France take the lead!
Decent effort saved by Lloris
Have I told you that it should have been ENGLAND!!
Hiya, Dave - thanks for joining me. I'm a bit in and out today, as I'm helping Kate to pack for our trip.
Totally agree with you that England would have murdered these Moroccans.
Are you going south for the holidays?
Yeah - heading to Virginia on Friday.
Are you expecting a storm for tomorrow night/Friday?
France's goalscorer could/should have been suspended for this match with a red vs England for the Mount foul
They announced today the Grant Wahl died of a ruptured Aortic aneurysm...no foul play
France almost score again TWICE
Mbappe has a chance(more than he had for the whole England match) then Girroud misses
We're hoping that the snow will hold off until Saturday.
Terrible - that sounds just instantaneous death for Grant. What a shame for someone so young.
Off the post by Morrocco
Great bicycle kick
It was saved
OH! Off the post . Nearly 1-1 off a bicycle kick from a corner that wads headed away
Not Morocco unlucky not to be tied up . Not bad for a supposed rubbish side
A long as it's 1-0 Morocco is in it. This isn't over
Hi David...didn't notice you joined
France deservedly one up at the half. A one goal lead about right based on the balance of play
Good afternoon, Dave. Wasn't sure about joining but did
Rob Stone said France has lead thirty six times at the half in WC history and never lost. Not good news for Morocco.
Second half underway. A long as this stays 1-0., Morocco is in it
Hiya, David - how's your day been?
Mbappe collides with keeper, Sonny Buono. Cher must be amused as Sonny is down injured
Good afternoon, Bob. It's been a quiet Lakenheath weather type day as has been the norm for this month. Thank you for asking. How about you?
Not sure if you two agree, but this semi sure reminds me a lot of France vs Belgium four years ago. I'm not saying exactly the same but similar
Superb word class tackle by the former Hornet on Mbappe. As a former defender a textbook example on how to make a last ditch tackle
FIFA President , Infantino,sittign next to the Franch Proime Minister. Not exactly impartial is he?
I think the Italian ref yesterday and the Mexican ref today have had decent matches
Back after laundry and diswasher duties
COME ON MOROCCO
I did my vacuuming duties this morning to be ready for the match
Morocco unlucky n ot to be tied up. They've had their chances
I have a question. The France goal was the first goal Morocco has conceded from an opposing player this WC. I think the other goal was an OG ben their resident Hammer. Is that correct?
so stupid delayed flag
I know it was an OG...not sure it was. I'm sure you're right
Mbappe has done nothing for over a game and a half
Morocco sure has been better than Croatia was yesterday. At lead they're making a contest out of it. What Croatia showed was nothing short of disgraceful yesterday
I haven't been impressed by France today. If they play like this on Sunday the Argies will be World champs.
Morocco has out played France in my book
France being outplayed for two games and still win them!!!
Agreed. It may have been one sided the first twenty minutes , but since then Morocco has been better.
I think this Mexican ref has had a solid match. Hasn't let Mbappe get away with anything
Morccco's two best players coming off. En -Nesryi, the Sevilla striker who scored against Portugal and Boo Foul, the former Saint are off and replaced
Africa sure has done better than CONCACRAP this WC
I think that's it for me for today. As usual my quality comments aren't appreciated. Just a reminder that I've been the most committed one this season, yet the most criticized . I've been doing a lot this season, yet it's not good enough. That's not right
Sorry, I haven't been around much during this second half, as I've been helping Kate out with packing for our trip.
It's been a stroll for the champions.
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