6-5! 1-0! France eliminated in a shocking penalty shootout, U-20 World Cup final: Argentina vs Morocco for the title

On October 16th Beijing time, the two semifinals of the U-20 World Cup have finished. In the recent clashes, France lost unexpectedly to Morocco 5-6 in penalties, causing all European teams to be eliminated. Argentina, on the other hand, won 1-0 against Colombia in the South American derby to move forward. Consequently, Morocco and Argentina both maintain perfect records with six straight victories, making the final highly exciting!

France versus Morocco. This match saw intense clashes between the two teams. France clearly held the upper hand and dominated the statistics but missed numerous chances. They were then punished as Morocco forced the game into a penalty shootout. During the shootout, France’s penalty kicks lacked quality, ultimately losing 5-6 to Morocco in a stunning upset and missing out on the final, which was quite unexpected. Morocco reached the U-20 World Cup final for the first time, making history. This Moroccan team truly impresses with their attractive style of play; Morocco has clearly risen and become a genuine powerhouse!

Argentina against Colombia. Argentina has won the U-20 World Cup six times before but hadn’t reached the final in 18 years. This tournament is held in Chile, which is almost like a home ground for Argentina. They are in excellent form, strong both offensively and defensively, maintaining an undefeated record. In the semifinal South American derby against Colombia, Argentina played more dominantly, scoring first in the second half to break the deadlock. Colombia was then reduced to ten men, suffering a heavy blow, but Argentina could not extend their lead. The match ended 1-0, a solid victory that marks Argentina’s sixth consecutive win and their eighth appearance in the U-20 World Cup final, aiming for a seventh title!

Thus, the final matchup of this tournament is set: Argentina versus Morocco for the championship. Will Argentina reclaim the crown, or will Morocco continue their fairy tale and win it all? The answer will be revealed soon. The match kicks off at 7 AM on October 20th sharp. Who will be the last to smile? Let’s wait and see!

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