Spectators enjoyed Soyfan Amrabat's fierce tackle on France superstar Kylian Mbappe during the second half of the World Cup semi-final between France and Morocco on Wednesday evening.
Goals from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani either side of half-time saw Didier Deschamps' men become the first side since Brazil in 2002 to reach back-to-back World Cup finals, with their 2-0 victory over the Atlas Lions setting up a mouth-watering encounter with Lionel Messi and Argentina on Sunday.
France's dominance at the Al Bayt Stadium brought Morocco's fairytale journey at this year's finals to a sad climax. However, Liverpool-linked midfielder Amrabat, who has been one of the key components of Walid Regragui's side, once again captured the eyes of spectators as he launched a heavy, but fair, challenge on Mbappe just after the interval.
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With Les Bleus leading 1-0, Deschamps' men tried to catch their opponents on the break with the devastating pace of Mbappe, but in the 51st minute, the Fiorentina midfielder won back possession for his country in incredible fashion.
After the Paris Saint-Germain superstar raced clear of Achraf Hakimi, Amrabat raced over 50 yards to catch the 23-year-old at the byline before winning the ball back and bundling the French forward to the ground. Earning a raucous response from the thousands of Moroccans inside the stadium.
Here's how journalists, spectators and Liverpool fans reacted to the moment
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