Wasteful France Made to Pay: Mbappé Misses From the Spot

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France laid siege to Morocco's goal for the entire first half — 13 shots, 3 big chances, an xG of 1.87 — and somehow have nothing to show for it. The biggest moment of all came when Kylian Mbappé stepped up from the penalty spot with a golden chance to break the deadlock, only to see his effort go begging, missing the target when it mattered most.
It's the kind of miss that could define the game. Morocco have barely had a foothold in this match, but they go into the second half with the scoreline still at 0-0 — a lifeline they'll know they don't deserve on the balance of play. Bono's heroics and now Mbappé's spurned penalty have combined to keep this one alive, and France will be left wondering how they haven't already put this game to bed.