Portugal vs Morocco Preview
Portugal vs Morocco Preview
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PREDICTED LINEUP:
GOALKEEEPER: RUI PATRICIO
Could do nothing for any of the Spanish goals but is a confidence inspiring 'keeper who has just made a move to the Premier League after the 30 year old signed a four-year deal with Wolverhampton Wonderers.
DEFENDERS: CEDRIC SOARES, JOSÉ FONTE, PEPE, RAPHAEL GUERREIRO
Solid at for a lot of the game but the centre backs were bullied by Costa. Morocco will be different in the way they attack as, unlike Spain, they have good pace on the wing and will try and take on the fullbacks. Still, should be a good contest between them and could prove to be a weak link for Portugal as their fullbacks do bomb up the pitch in attacks.
Carvalho was solid as a rock against Spain and an aerial threat in the box. Joao Moutinho has that creative spark and is a smart player that uses all fifteen years of senior footballing experience on the pitch. When Joao Mario came on, he was impressive and direct in his play. Fernandes did not offer too much offensively but Mario's driving runs worried the Spanish defence and could prove trouble for the Moroccan back line.
FRONT THREE: BERNARDO SILVA, RICARDO QUARESMA, CRISTIANO RONALDO
Bernardo Silva will always offer goals with his creative ability and could be the key to breaking down Morocco. When he came on, Quaresma was energetic and took on the defenders with confidence and intelligence unlike Guedes who looked nervous and of course Ronaldo will start, he is a world class superstar and should lead Portugal far this World Cup.
This should be an easy game for Portugal and once they break the deadlock they should cruise home afterwards with the attacking talent they have. Although Morocco do have some good attacking players, they should be overwhelmed by the Portugese defenders and stopped in their tracks.
PREDICTED SCORE: 3-0
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