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Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from France vs Morocco (2022 World Cup semi-final on December 14, 2022). France won 2-0 thanks to goals from Theo Hernandez and substitute Randal Kolo Muani.
The more clear cut chances went to France- Giroud (17′) hit the woodwork first and then (36′) lashed over from close range after Mbappe had slipped while attempting a shot. Marcus Thuram (71′) had a decent header chance as well. Morocco’s El Yamiq (44′) acrobatically hit the woodwork before half time, and Hamdallah had a couple of decent opportunities after the interval- one where he failed to shoot, and the other deep into second half stoppage time.
xG France 1.95-0.92 Morocco shots map (Actual score France 2-0 Morocco)
France 1-0 Morocco Theo Hernandez goal vs Morocco xG 0.08
France 2-0 Morocco Kolo Muani goal vs Morocco xG 0.70
Some other notable chances in France vs Morocco 2-0 WC Semifinal December 14 2022
10th minute Ounahi chance vs France xG 0.03 (long distance shot, good save from Lloris)
17th minute Giroud chance v Morocco xG 0.06 (hits the woodwork)
36th minute Mbappe chance v Morocco xG 0.35 and Giroud chance v Morocco xG 0.25
44th minute El Yamiq chance vs France xG 0.03
71st minute Marcus Thuram header chance vs Morocco xG 0.16
90+4′ Hamdallah chance v France xG 0.30 (blocked by Kounde)
