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Dec 2022
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World Cup 2022: Episode 24 - Morocco Dom...

THE TIMES
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Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Tom Allnutt and Alyson Rudd.


Morocco fell short of making the World Cup final as France won 2-0 in the second semi-final - but who were the better side? (00:00)


Where was the game won and lost? Could Morocco have played it differently? (16:58)


Does France’s performance make Argentina the clear favourites in the final on Sunday? (25:33)


Gregor gives his thoughts on the officiating in the semi-final and what he hopes for in the final (34:25)


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