Maroc are interesting stories about the 2022 World Cup tournament so far. The Atlas lions top their list, the first African country to do so in this century and will be looking to upset their neighbours. Spain in Tuesday’s round of 16 clash.
Meanwhile, Brazil didn’t hold back anything after scoring four first-half goals into the net south Korea to advance to the quarterfinals. The Selecao are one of the most exciting teams to watch, offering good-looking football with plenty of flair, individual talent and dance moves to celebrate.
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Spain or Morocco?
Neighbors Spain and Morocco will meet in the round of 16 on December 6 at 10 a.m. ET. Morocco surprised the world after winning their group and getting the most points England and Netherlands. The same group includes Belgium and Croatiaand a big win over the previous team showed everyone that they intend to do business in Qatar.
Meanwhile, Luis Enrique’s men started the tournament with a 7-0 victory over Costa Ricabut in the end resisted Germany and lose first Japan. They have to take second place, and seem to have learned from their mistakes against the Moroccan team in the dreamland.
Spain’s midfield is said to be the best in the league with the seniors Sergio Busquets combined with young stars Pedri and Gaviall three come from Barcelona. They will find ways to control the game and beat their opponents by controlling the ball, moving and running without the ball. However, they were criticized for missing the number 9, which Enrique said was at fault. Ferran Torres and Alvaro Morata is often in that role.
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For Morocco, this is their fifth World Cup appearance. They never made it past the quarterfinals, and a fateful appointment was set for tomorrow. Although the odds are against them, head coach Walid Regragui said the team was “well prepared” and “we will do everything to win.” With team chemistry, leadership and cohesion, Morocco may have the perfect combination to continue to surprise.
Anything is possible in the World Cup.
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James Olley details the key factor in Brazil’s 4-1 win over South Korea in the round of 16 of the World Cup.
Brazilian sensational performance
Brazil’s performance against South Korea encapsulates everything about their style of football. The passing, the trick, the dance. Even head coach Tite joined in after they scored their third in less than 30 minutes.
Neymar came back from injury to speed up the team and scored the goal from the penalty spot. He is just one goal away from Pele’s Brazilian scoring record. Vinicius Junior, Richarlison and Lucas Paqueta were among the other scorers, although there could have been more opportunities when South Korea dropped out.
And to ensure that every member of their team got their World Cup minutes, Tite brought in the third-choice goalkeeper. Weverton at the 80th minute. Now everyone is part of the party.
After the game, the players raised the flag for Pele, who is currently hospitalized after being hospitalized last week for battling colon cancer.
“I’ll be watching the game from here at the hospital and I’ll support each and every one of you,” Pele saidand delivery boy. Joga Bonito.
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Your best bet (odds via Caesars Sportsbook)
If you’re looking to bet on the World Cup, ESPN contributors Paul Carr, Daniel Thomas and Dalen Cuff are here to give you the key tips. about odds, options and futures. Here’s what we have for Tuesday’s games.
Morocco (+525) vs Spain (-170), Draw (+270)
Dalen cuff: Spain have performed brilliantly in stages of this tournament and have been extremely fragile in the short games. That was evident in the match against Japan, where they went 1-0 up and then trailed 2-1 in just a few minutes. I think they will advance here, but they will be cornered and easily conceded goal to a good counter-attacking Moroccan. I like both teams to score (+115).
Paul Carre: Dalen stole my play here. As we saw throughout the group stage, Spain will hold a lot of the ball and be vulnerable to counter-attacks. Both of those things are fine with Morocco. Spain have conceded just 3 goals in 3 games, matching their expected 2.7 goals conceded. That said, Spain are allowing for the second best shots in the league (0.16 xG/stroke), so opponents are looking for good chances at the break. Morocco will do it too.
Daniel Thomas: Spain has had such a strange World Cup so far and that makes this match very difficult to predict. I’ll draw a draw in 90 minutes.
Portugal (-117) vs. Switzerland (+350), Draw (+235)
Cuff; wristband: Portugal played better in this tournament than I expected. That said, the Swiss team had results in both last summer’s Euros and again in this one – especially as they had to win or draw to progress. Serbia and came back to win 2-1 to win 3-2. This is essentially the same Swiss team that was eliminated France in the Euro Round of 16 after going 3-1 down in the second half. I’m backing them to get results in 90 minutes, double chance (win/draw) at -107. Or, if you’re feeling belligerent, they’re at +175 for advancement.
Carr: Both of these teams have been more open than anticipated so far. Ten goals have been scored in three Portugal matches and eight in Switzerland, with the base numbers not far off. That’s why I prefer 2.5 goals at +127. It’s always a risky bet in a knockout, it could turn out to be a tight one at 1-0, but I don’t think either team will do it in this one. .
Thomas: There are two good teams going head to head here. I agree that it will be tight. I like Portugal going on penalties (+850).
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Ale Moreno reacts to Fernando Santos’ comments about his dissatisfaction with Cristiano Ronaldo.
News and notes
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Portuguese coach Fernando Santos explode cristiano ronaldohis reaction to being substituted in Friday’s group stage match against South Korea. The Portugal captain looked frustrated as he was withdrawn in the second half of the 1-2 loss, with cameras capturing the 37-year-old saying: “He’s in a hurry to replace me.” Santos said he hadn’t seen the footage at first, but after seeing it, he said, “I didn’t like it. I didn’t like it at all. From there, it’s the stuff you sort internally. It’s sorted. this way, and now we think about tomorrow’s game. Everyone is focused on the game.” Santos then declined to confirm whether Ronaldo would be included in the squad for Tuesday’s round of 16 match against Switzerland at Lusail Stadium – possibly his last game at the World Cup. Cup.
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Didier Deschamps bans players from wearing jewelry after saying Jules Kounde was “very lucky” to escape his anger when asked to remove a gold necklace during last Sunday’s 3-1 win Poland. Barcelona defender Kounde was forced off the field when referee Jesus Valenzuela spotted the full-back’s gold chain on the outside of his shirt. “He [Kounde] “I don’t know what it means for him to wear the necklace, but I know he’s a bit superstitious and he also wears it in training,” Deschamps said. England on Saturday with the two nations will meet at a World Cup for the first time since the 1982 World Cup in Spain.
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England Raheem Sterling left England’s World Cup camp in Qatar and returned home after breaking into a private house. 27 years old Chelsea the striker missed the 3-0 win in the last 16 of the World Cup Senegal after discovering that his Surrey home had been broken into on Saturday night. A police statement said authorities were contacted Saturday night “after occupants returned home and discovered a number of items including jewelry and a watch had been beaten.” steal.” England captain Kane said: “Our thoughts are with him and his family. It’s a private matter, but it’s never easy to see one of your teammates and friends have to. deal with such a thing.”
