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Morocco makes another World Cup statement despite loss

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By JAMES ROBSON
AP Soccer Writer

AL KHOR, Qatar (AP) — Yassine Bounou stretched out his arm with everything he had trying to get something in the way of the ball. It was no use. France substitute Randal Kolo Muani had come on only seconds earlier and with his first touch assured the defending champions of a second straight World Cup final and put an end to Morocco’s proud fight once and for all. It wasn’t until that moment in the 79th minute that the defending champions could breathe easily. Morocco has developed a reputation for its strong defense under coach Walid Regragui. But giving up a goal so early required the team to push forward and take risks at the back.

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