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[Sithara007]

Morocco has been performing very well since the start of the World Cup. They have been playing consistently well and have emerged as group champions. But I would have been happy if they hadn't been group champions. Being group champions, they are going to face Spain in the knockout round. Spain is a very strong and experienced team. It will be very difficult for Morocco to beat Spain. However, if Morocco were to qualify for the next round as runners-up, they would face Japan. Japan is a slightly weaker team compared to Spain.

I would rather not go in to all these permutations and combinations. If Morocco is good enough to defeat Belgium by such a large margin, then they definitely do have the capability to defeat Spain. Japan would have been easier opponents on paper. But don't forget the fact that they defeated two of the strongest teams in this world cup - Spain and Germany. Anyway, this world cup has been extremely good for the underdogs. And it also justifies the decision by FIFA to expand the world cup to 48 teams, by including more teams from CAF and AFC.

[Docnaster]

Morocco has been performing very well since the start of the World Cup. They have been playing consistently well and have emerged as group champions. But I would have been happy if they hadn't been group champions. Being group champions, they are going to face Spain in the knockout round. Spain is a very strong and experienced team. It will be very difficult for Morocco to beat Spain. However, if Morocco were to qualify for the next round as runners-up, they would face Japan. Japan is a slightly weaker team compared to Spain.

I would rather not go in to all these permutations and combinations. If Morocco is good enough to defeat Belgium by such a large margin, then they definitely do have the capability to defeat Spain. Japan would have been easier opponents on paper. But don't forget the fact that they defeated two of the strongest teams in this world cup - Spain and Germany. Anyway, this world cup has been extremely good for the underdogs. And it also justifies the decision by FIFA to expand the world cup to 48 teams, by including more teams from CAF and AFC.

I already knew that this world cup is not for underdogs. Morocco has been performing well but according to you, if they were able to beat Belgium with 2 to 3 goals, it will be a great signal that they can proceed more than the next stage. Another hardluck is facing Spain. The Spanish team are younger boys with alot of strength than the old boys of Belgium. If Morocco wants to win against Spain, they should step up their games and they should all have the spirit of Zeyich.

[minime0105]

Morocco has been performing very well since the start of the World Cup. They have been playing consistently well and have emerged as group champions. But I would have been happy if they hadn't been group champions. Being group champions, they are going to face Spain in the knockout round. Spain is a very strong and experienced team. It will be very difficult for Morocco to beat Spain. However, if Morocco were to qualify for the next round as runners-up, they would face Japan. Japan is a slightly weaker team compared to Spain.

I would rather not go in to all these permutations and combinations. If Morocco is good enough to defeat Belgium by such a large margin, then they definitely do have the capability to defeat Spain. Japan would have been easier opponents on paper. But don't forget the fact that they defeated two of the strongest teams in this world cup - Spain and Germany. Anyway, this world cup has been extremely good for the underdogs. And it also justifies the decision by FIFA to expand the world cup to 48 teams, by including more teams from CAF and AFC.

Football is something we can't believe or reply on, Morocco can defeat a country you feel that is big enough for them to defeat that doesn't mean that small country will not defeat them. In normal circumstances Morocco is trying well but i think that they will not survived with Belgium Because is playing perfectly well, but upon that i know that Belgium will defeat Morocco, but the match is going to be tough and interesting both team are making well.

[Ayebabara]

Belgium, Costa Rica, Canada and Germany have been kicked out from the on going world cup. While Spain, Japan, Morocco and Croatia qualified to the next round 16. African teams are trying at this stage of the world cup. It is remaining Ghana and Cameroon hat wl play this evening to qualify. I strongly believe that Ghana will qualify but not really sure of Cameroon of the their qualification to the next round 16.

[Oluwa-btc]

Tunisia win wasn't enough to see them qualify as Australia has seen themselves winning twice in the world Cup, Denmark got me wowed, as they couldn't win a single game.

I am under the impression that France did not see this game as completely important, so did not go all out to win the game. However it has gone done on record that Tunisia defeated the defending champions France although the win was not enough to see them to the next round. Funny twist is that these Tunisian team started very well and looked more promising to qualify from their first game than even Senegal that has made qualification.

Which African team do you think will go the farthest in this world cup?

I'll say Senegalese. I don't know how they want to do it but deep inside of me, I really want to see them knock England out of the FIFA World Cup. They might not be very decisive and precise in attack, so the best strategy to England a side that attack's very well is to close down the lines and be very compact then, hit them with counter attack's.

Harry Maguire remains a big problem, I know England and Southgate plays to his strength, if they can operate on his position very well, with a player that has pace then, That so call defense can be broken and opened up.

I haven't watched more than a single game our Morroccan brothers must have played already but I know how technically good they can play, as they keep the ball down playing organise football, They both are my pick, ( Senegal and Morroco honestly )

[martyns]

Belgium, Costa Rica, Canada and Germany have been kicked out from the on going world cup. While Spain, Japan, Morocco and Croatia qualified to the next round 16. African teams are trying at this stage of the world cup. It is remaining Ghana and Cameroon hat wl play this evening to qualify. I strongly believe that Ghana will qualify but not really sure of Cameroon of the their qualification to the next round 16.

Ghana have been really impressive since I started watching their game,and they are showing the world that they are not just an easy side to be beaten like that,and I am very  much sure that they will do everything within their power to qualify to the next round.
Indeed Ghana and Cameroon have really made Africans proud.If the both teams should qualify to the next round,it will really be a massive step up by African countries.
The stage that there will be massive test is the round of sixteen which they are about to enter into.

[Ratash]

Belgium, Costa Rica, Canada and Germany have been kicked out from the on going world cup. While Spain, Japan, Morocco and Croatia qualified to the next round 16. African teams are trying at this stage of the world cup. It is remaining Ghana and Cameroon hat wl play this evening to qualify. I strongly believe that Ghana will qualify but not really sure of Cameroon of the their qualification to the next round 16.

Moroco team had a deserved win yesterday they have been in my opinion the best african team in this world cup i think its majorly thanks to their good defense and surgical attack, i agree that ghana has a good chance qualifying they just need to avoid losing today, cameroon team will likely leave the world cup they need a big win against brazil which i doubt is possible plus their fate is not in their hand if switszerland win today they will automatically be eliminated.

[DaNNy001]

Okay that was some shocker, isn't Belgium among the world best nations and also known as the golden generation yet Morocco was able to top that group and they got knockout of the competition. I guess Lukaku not been inform did contribute to their poor form at the world cup this year and the golden generation are becoming old.

Well  as you said it was really a shocker but am not surprised because the so called golden generation of the Belgium team has been struggling ever since their first game against the Canadian, its just like you said the habit to score wasn't just there due to the poor form of their striker and they manage to secure a win over canada with a goal from batshauyi and ever since they have struggled to score. But that's why football is really interesting because you can never actually be certain of the winner of a match till after the 90mins whistle.  African football at the moment is also going through an evolution with the way the countries from Africa are not afraid of playing the ball anymore and most players in their teams now have huge experience playing in Europe top leagues, their style of play has really evolve and this Moroccan team are really good so it wasn't a shocker for me

[Anguwa]

After losing their first penalty in the game, which was supposed to give them the best chance of qualifying, Ghana began to lose to Uruguay. However, they were unable to do so, and Uruguay was able to capitalize on their first two opportunities to win the game. Will Ghana be able to contribute in the second half? , they must tie the score or even win the game if they want to qualify, failing which they will once again have to bid the world cup farewell.

[Zlantann]

After losing their first penalty in the game, which was supposed to give them the best chance of qualifying, Ghana began to lose to Uruguay. However, they were unable to do so, and Uruguay was able to capitalize on their first two opportunities to win the game. Will Ghana be able to contribute in the second half? , they must tie the score or even win the game if they want to qualify, failing which they will once again have to bid the world cup farewell.

Ghana have a better chance to qualify than Uruguay because a draw will see them through if South Korea and Portugal match ends in a draw. But it seems the Uruguay team have outclassed the Ghanaian side. The are controlling the game and have also created more opportunities than the Ghanaian side. It would be a great disappointment to Africa if Ghana fail to win this match because I expect at least three African teams to make it to the second round. Three African teams in the second round would boast the continent's chances of reaching the semi-finals which is my personal target.

The Ghanaian is not showing any sign that this second half would be a better one. The technical team should change strategy because Ghana needs to score goals.     

[Davidvictorson]

After losing their first penalty in the game, which was supposed to give them the best chance of qualifying, Ghana began to lose to Uruguay. However, they were unable to do so, and Uruguay was able to capitalize on their first two opportunities to win the game. Will Ghana be able to contribute in the second half? , they must tie the score or even win the game if they want to qualify, failing which they will once again have to bid the world cup farewell.

It is very clear now that Ghana is going home. I am so pained because I had such high hopes for them but they are play abysmally today. Very porous defence, weak attackers always holding the ball for too long. Terrible. Morrocco and Senegal are the only African teams that have displayed grit and have made us proud. If you ask me, I have high hopes for the Senegalese team despite Mane's absence. 

[Marykeller]

After losing their first penalty in the game, which was supposed to give them the best chance of qualifying, Ghana began to lose to Uruguay. However, they were unable to do so, and Uruguay was able to capitalize on their first two opportunities to win the game. Will Ghana be able to contribute in the second half? , they must tie the score or even win the game if they want to qualify, failing which they will once again have to bid the world cup farewell.

The black star's spirit in the game was shaken by the penalty Ayew missed. They had a chance to win the game with the penalty, but they let what had occurred to them 12 years before happen again. Ghana lost because they played against Uruguay with a revengeful attitude rather than allowing the soccer god to favor them.

Despite winning 2-0, Uruguay wasn't able to advance to the round of 16. They would have qualified if they had defeated the Ghanaian squad by a score of 3-0.

[Slow death]

It is very clear now that Ghana is going home. I am so pained because I had such high hopes for them but they are play abysmally today. Very porous defence, weak attackers always holding the ball for too long. Terrible.

Before this game started, I had high expectations that Ghana would be able to win this game, but they started to play badly, it was like they didn't want to move on to another phase, it didn't even seem like the same hunger as in past games, they even irritated me as they were playing playing, they conceded 2 goals and failed to score at least 2 goals, this is something simply terrible, they were eliminated when they had a great chance of getting through to another stage, the problem of African players not taking things seriously is very serious, and it is necessary that the people remove these corrupt governments from africa and put people who are smart and not corrupt to run the country well, only then soccer in africa will have high quality like in europe and we will also manage to win the world cup one day

Morrocco and Senegal are the only African teams that have displayed grit and have made us proud. If you ask me, I have high hopes for the Senegalese team despite Mane's absence.

I am also very proud of the Morocco and Senegal teams, but I think it will be very difficult for Senegal to beat England, it is not impossible but it will be very difficult for Senegal to beat England, I even see them losing this game, as for morocco they may even have a chance against spain if spain plays like they were playing against japan, if that happens then morocco could even win in that game, but if spain plays very seriously from the beginning of the game then spain can win this game

[Zaguru12]

The black star's spirit in the game was shaken by the penalty Ayew missed. They had a chance to win the game with the penalty, but they let what had occurred to them 12 years before happen again. Ghana lost because they played against Uruguay with a revengeful attitude rather than allowing the soccer god to favor them.

Despite winning 2-0, Uruguay wasn't able to advance to the round of 16. They would have qualified if they had defeated the Ghanaian squad by a score of 3-0.

First of all the coach should have selected the exact team that played against South Korea but with a revengeful heart he decided to bring in fast players.

Secondly the players were eager to score and where just running around leaving spaces for Uruguay to capitalise. Partey and Baba Rahman are sincerely there worst players of the tournament.

South Korea actually qualified due to scoring more Goals than Uruguay if not they were tie on goal difference. Let's hope Cameroon can produce a shocker and beat Brazil to qualify

[buwaytress]

Cameroon odds were surprisingly not as bad as I would have imagined, probably as books knew Brazil would be playing a somewhat second string... but as soon as Shaqiri scored, news must have filtered through as I felt their shoulders dropped even lower... Kunde not even contesting a soft foul suggesting they're already resigned. Shame as they had a decent early chance.

Edit: Aboubakar! KO stage lessons? Bet every game against the fav!

[flipme]

Teams that guarantee to finish the group matches as the leader are in complacency in this tournament. Brazilian football players also have this image tonight. That's why Cameroon can win the match by making a surprise. They should try to take a little more risk because they have nothing to lose and the score they expect from the Switzerland v Serbia match can come at any time.

Among the African teams, I liked Morocco the most. They played compact football throughout the tournament. Teams like this can pose a danger to anyone. I don't think they can win the tournament, but they can influence the fate of the tournament. They can change the name of the final by making a surprise against Spain. I don't think anyone should see them as an easy opponent.

[Rruchi man]

Edit: Aboubakar! KO stage lessons? Bet every game against the fav!

Another big win for people who bet on Cameroon and a big win for the team, but unfortunately they will not be able to progress in this competition even though they have done something that many would not have imagined, which is win the favorites by a goal, and being the first team to score Brazil in this world cup. Cameroon out, Ghana out...very disappointing. Consolation I have for Ghana is that Partey will now have time to rest and not get injured, so he can return to Arsenal whole without news of any injury.

[Rockstarguy]

Edit: Aboubakar! KO stage lessons? Bet every game against the fav!

Another big win for people who bet on Cameroon and a big win for the team, but unfortunately they will not be able to progress in this competition even though they have done something that many would not have imagined, which is win the favorites by a goal, and being the first team to score Brazil in this world cup. Cameroon out, Ghana out...very disappointing. Consolation I have for Ghana is that Partey will now have time to rest and not get injured, so he can return to Arsenal whole without news of any injury.

I think people who bet a game for Cameroon to beat Brazil are few, no one ever thought Cameroon will win Brazil because Brazil is a tough team that always defeat any team they play with, but it will definitely be a big win for who were in support of Cameroon to defeat Brazil. Cameroon defence was so tense that Brazil couldn't see a goal to score. Tonight Cameroon has made a big history as the first Africa nation to defeat Brazil.

[snipie]

I don't think Deschamps underestimated France's opponent, it's just that first place was guaranteed for France so he wasn't worried about the outcome of this game at all. In fact, this is very sad, since it is dishonest from the point of view of sports principles (the team that plays with a demotivated opponent in the last round obviously has an advantage) and does not give a damn about the fans.

Unfortunately it was the case. Imagine 5 minutes after the goal, Deschamps made 3 substitutions at the same time, including Mbappe, then 10 minutes later he added Griezmann then Dembele. Half the team was changed in like 15 minutes after the goal. It is true that he was confident that his team will win or get even a draw but that goal surprised the French team. Anyway that was a lesson for them.

Well no... applying such reasoning, we can conclude that the League of Nations was a super important tournament for Deschamps, but the teams of Denmark (LOL) and Croatia were head and shoulders above the French team. We all know that yesterday's game was optional for France and they didn't care about the result.

Indeed it was optional but France didn't want to lose it for historical and social reasons mainly. Anyway no need to argue more about that since even Cameroon won vs Brazil
At some point, when Serbia was leading, there was a hope but Switzerland killed it literally and Cameroon players were happy for winning the game but sad to be eliminated even before the end of the match..
The best ending goes to Aboubakar with the red card. He knew that game was the last one for his team in the Qatar World Cup version so

[trendcoin]

I liked the football of Mohammed Kudus in the Uruguay match. I hope he continues his good football and we will have the opportunity to watch him for many years. In addition, Daniel Amartey also performed well in the Uruguay match. Beşiktaş were interested in him at the beginning of the season, but they could not make this transfer. When I saw his performance in this match, I understood better what we were missing. Ghana said goodbye to this world cup but they have a promising squad of players for the coming years....