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DECATUR, Ga. – France has secured its spot in the World Cup semifinal after a dominant two-nil victory over Morocco.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The decisive match brought large, passionate crowds of fans from both nations together at a popular pub.<\/p>\n
Little Five Points soccer watch <\/p>\n
What we know:<\/p>\n
Scores of soccer fans crammed inside the Brewhouse in Little Five Points to watch the high-stakes match. Unlike previous close games in the tournament, France controlled the pitch early. French fans celebrated as the team, known as Les Bleus, ran past Morocco for the victory.<\/p>\n
French supporter Henri Ricard said, despite historical struggles, this year\u2019s squad held it together. “What I love about the most about this team is the fact that they play so together,” Ricard said. “They\u2019re friends, they\u2019re having a good time and that\u2019s what we like to see.”\u00a0Alex Turjman was a little Morocco would be their “kryptonite.” But he ended up excited. “I\u2019m ecstatic. They played well,” Turjman said. “I feel amazing. This was a big deal.”<\/p>\n
\u00a0Proud Morocco fans reflect <\/p>\n
What they’re saying:<\/p>\n
Morocco fans were disappointed but proud of their team. “To see them lose like this is a little heartbreaking,” said fan Moulay Ettayebi, whose parents are from Morocco. “We knew this was the test. But, you know what? Quarterfinals, so you can\u2019t be too upset. you got to be proud of the country.”<\/p>\n
Zainab Choudhary was saddened over the loss. “It\u2019s really disappointing,” Choudhary said. “But the fact they made it this far, really shows a lot. I love them. I love seeing them come out and seeing all the communities being all together.”<\/p>\n
Next semifinal match schedule <\/p>\n
What we don’t know:<\/p>\n
It remains unclear who will fill the open slots for the upcoming tournament matches. Soccer fans will have to wait to see which teams will play in the semifinal match in Atlanta, scheduled for Wednesday, July 15.<\/p>\n
World Cup title rematch <\/p>\n
What’s next:<\/p>\n
French fans are already calling for a rematch against the team that beat them in the last World Cup. “We want a rematch against Argentina,” Turjman said. “You know this is what we want. We deserve a rematch!”<\/p>\n
Before that can happen, Les Bleus must first win their upcoming semifinal match down in Dallas.<\/p>\n
The Source: The details in this story featuring direct interviews with French fans Henri Ricard and Alex Turjman, as well as Morocco fans Moulay Ettayebi and Zainab Choudhary.<\/p>\n
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