Morocco vs Spain : World Cup last 16 Match Thread 3pm 6/12/22

Venue: Education City Stadium Sounds correctional...



Last chance of a shock in last 16? Will watch if I can get over unreasonable intolerance of MAR rather than MOR on the infographics



Spain were eliminated on penalties by Italy in the semi-finals of last year's Euros.

"I imagine that they have done their homework," said Enrique.

"Over a year ago, in one of the Spain camps, I told them they had to get here with at least 1,000 penalties taken,"

"If you wait until getting here to practise penalties... [it won't be enough].

"It's a moment of maximum tension, a time to show your nerve and that you can shoot the penalty in the way you have decided, if you have trained it a thousand times.

"It says a lot about each player. It's trainable, manageable, how you manage the tension. It's increasingly less luck - the goalkeepers have more influence.

"We have a very good goalkeeper, any of the three can do very well in this situation. Every time we finish training, I see a lot of players taking penalties."

Meanwhile, Morocco wing-back Achraf Hakimi says he thinks his side can "pull off another surprise" against Spain.

TEAM NEWS
Enrique says he has a full squad of 26 players available to choose from after Cesar Azpilicueta recovered from his knock against Japan.

Morocco also have a clean bill of health and Hakimi is likely to be fit to play after nursing an ankle injury.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63789751

Me and the lads

https://youtu.be/sX19H9oAOo8

Since when did lazio get a wildcard entry

How calm is that Morocco goalie?

Originally Posted by dunk

How calm is that Morocco goalie?

Pretty chill isn't he

Morocco have a good game plan, look very tidy & aggressive, some quality dotted around the side - if they take the lead it could be a long day for Spain.

If Spain score first, Morocco could be exposed if they have to break shape & chase it.

Interesting rather than shite so far.

I'm gonna come back in 2 hours for the pens

Does John Hartson think Ziyech is right-footed ffs

Let off!

Offside or not, great save and defending - keeper might be slightly less chill now

Originally Posted by Wayne Jenkins

Does John Hartson think Ziyech is right-footed ffs

Does John Hartson think

that's an awful miss.

Originally Posted by Baron

Does John Hartson think

Yes. Mainly about meat pies and ale I imagine.

Jesus, Spain are tedious.

still relying on morata for goals.

This Spain team are bang average compared with previous versions. I’d fancy us to beat them if we ever get past France.

Originally Posted by est.1878

I'm gonna come back in 2 hours for the pens

you do right

a fati to score twice with rockets.

The number of posts on this thread says everything you need to know about the game

Originally Posted by Mr Kaboom

The number of posts on this thread says everything you need to know about the game

it's not a dull game. shouldn't be 0-0.

Originally Posted by jem

it's not a dull game. shouldn't be 0-0.

You just want to argue with someone don't you?

It's dull as £#%&!.

As is the game.

Originally Posted by suedeshoes

You just want to argue with someone don't you?

It's dull as £#%&!.

As is the game.

Crikey.

Has there been been a less Spanish sounding player than Nico Williams?