Morocco lament to FIFA over semifinal clash against France, fans demand rematch
Morocco have shown dissatisfaction with the officiating of their 2022 World Cup semi-final clash against France, and have lodged a complaint to FIFA.
France sealed their place in Sunday’s final against Argentina after goals from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani earned them a 2-0 victory over Morocco.
Morocco have now expressed their anger over some of the decisions made by referee, Cesar Ramos, during the match.
One incident, in particular, attracted the most attention. In the first half, Hernandez and Moroccan winger Sofiane Boufal collided inside the France penalty area, Boufal was booked by Ramos.
However, replays seem to show that Hernandez was the one making contact with Boufal and Moroccan fans were adamant that they should have been awarded a penalty.
A statement from the Royal Moroccan Football Federation read: “The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) strongly protested against the arbitration of the Morocco-France match officiated by Mr. Cesar Arturo Ramos. To this end, the FRMF sent a letter to the competent body in which it returns to the arbitration situation which deprived the Moroccan selection of two indisputable penalties in the opinion of several arbitration specialists.
“The FRMF also expressed its great astonishment that the Video Assistance to Arbitration (VAR) system did not react to these arbitration situations. The FRMF recalls that it will spare no effort to defend and preserve the rights of the National Selections by advocating fairness in arbitration and by denouncing these arbitration decisions taken during this semi-final confrontation of the World Cup. of FIFA Qatar 2022.”
France will now take on Argentina on Sunday at the Lusail Stadium, kick-off will be at 3pm UK time.
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