Here’s David Hytner’s report from the Al-Bayt Stadium. Goodnight!
“Before the match, had you told me that France would take the lead in the first five minutes, I would have despaired at how watchable the game would be,” says Eric Peterson. “How wrong I was. Morocco didn’t just keep France honest, they asked questions aplenty.
“Here’s hoping the step from disappointment at the loss to appreciation of what they’ve accomplished happens as soon as possible for the Atlas Lions. They deserve it. As for France v Argentina, well, that should be somewhat watchable, huh?”
