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Olympic football semi-final preview between Morocco vs Spain and Egypt vs France.
The 2024 Olympic men's football tournament has reached the semi-finals and the fixtures promise thrilling encounters. Morocco and Spain clashing and France taking on Egypt. Here’s a look at these pivotal match-ups.
Morocco vs. Spain:
Morocco has made history by reaching the semi-finals for the first time since the U23 format was adopted, having dispatched the USA 4-0 in the quarter-finals.
The Atlas Lions, led by the tournament’s top scorer Soufiane Rahimi, are set to face a formidable Spanish side in Marseille.
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Despite a strong showing this tournament, Morocco’s past encounters with Spain have been less successful, with a loss and a draw in previous meetings.
The Spanish team, bolstered by Euro 2024 champions such as Fermin López, look well-prepared after a dominant 3-0 win over Japan in the quarters.
Spain’s unbeaten run in the tournament (W3) and their impressive record in semi-finals (W3) provide them with a psychological edge.
Both teams have strong attacking options, with Rahimi’s five goals for Morocco and López’s recent two-goal performance for Spain highlighting their offensive prowess.
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France vs. Egypt:
In the other semi-final, France will face Egypt in a match that could be equally riveting. France, led by manager Thierry Henry, is on a high after winning all their matches so far, including a narrow 1-0 victory over Argentina.
They have been defensively solid, keeping clean sheets in every game, though the match ended with some off-field controversy.
Egypt, making their first semi-final appearance, overcame Paraguay in a dramatic shootout after Ibrahim Adel’s late equalizer.
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The Pharaohs have been resilient, with all their games decided by a single goal and a tendency to face numerous shots from opponents.
With Egypt’s recent form showing Adel as a key player, scoring three goals in his last two outings, and France’s Jean-Philippe Mateta continuing his scoring streak, this match is expected to be tightly contested.
Both semi-finals promise exciting football, with Morocco and Egypt aiming to continue their historic runs while Spain and France seek to capitalize on their strong tournament performances.
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