Morocco has a very good defensive team, allowing only one goal in 3 games in the Cup championship. Unfortunately, usually a good offense helps. In Morocco’s case, they have NO offense, literally. They did not score a single goal in the 3 games they played; thus, they are out of the Cup. They finished with a record of 0 wins, 1 loss (1-0 on a penalty kick) and 2 ties (both 0-0). It’s a moot point, though, as host Egypt slaughtered (as far as football goes) Cote d’Ivoire 3-1. Dare I say that perhaps the Ivory Coast team played dead? Nah. Maybe “extended professional courtesy to the host team” might be a more tactful description of the match. The World Cup begins in June in Germany, but, unfortunately, Morocco did not qualify. So, who might I root for . . . hmmmm, the USA? No. There are a few African teams I could cheer on, including Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana and Togo. But, no. Instead, I’m going to support the team of my erstwhile abode in the Land of the Morning Calm, the South Korean team. If Thailand or Laos were playing, I’d be numbered among their staunchest fans, but, alas, neither qualified.
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