Match Details
Date: December 10, 2022
Time: 08:30 PM IST
Venue: Al Thumama Stadium
Ball-by-ball commentary: SportsTiger App
Preview:
Portugal and Morocco are all set to fight it out in the third quarterfinal of the FIFA World Cup 2022. Both teams put on stellar performances to beat their Round of 16 opponents and backed their strengths to clinch victories. The Atlas Lions defeated Spain in penalties while the Portuguese demolished Switzerland with a 6-1 win.
Team news:
Portugal
No Injuries were reported for Portugal.
Morocco
The Atlas Lions’ captain Romain Saiss suffered a hamstring strain during the game against Spain.
Analysis:
Portugal
Fernando Santos’ team put on an incredible attacking display as they scored six goals against Switzerland. Portugal made a big change as they dropped Cristiano Ronaldo and brought Goncalo Ramos, who scored a scintillating hattrick. The midfield was magical as they created a ton of chances and dominated the Swiss. Their defence also looked airtight with talented players in each position.
SportsTiger Playing XI of Portugal
Costa (GK); Dalot, Pepe (C), Dias, Gurreiro; B. Silva, Carvalho, Otavio; Fernandes; Felix, Ramos
Morocco
The Moroccan team has been a defensive monster throughout the World Cup as they have only conceded one goal which also was an own goal. Their defence is led by captain Romain Saiss, along with Achraf Hakimi and Noussair Mazraoui on the flanks. On the attacking front forward Sofiane Boufal has looked extremely threatening along with the creative mastery of winger Hakim Ziyech.
SportsTiger Playing XI of Morocco
Bono (GK); Hakimi, Aguerd, Saiss (C), Mazraoui; Ounahi, Amrabat, Amallah; Ziyech, En-Nesyri, Boufal
Match Prediction:
Conclusion:
As per the above prediction, Fernando Santos’ Portugal will beat Morocco and qualify for the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2022.
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