Morocco beat France on penalties, Argentina edge Colombia to reach FIFA U20 World Cup final

Morocco and Argentina have reached the final of the FIFA U20 World Cup after beating France and Colombia respectively.

Below is a recap of what happened in the semi-finals.

Morocco drew 1–1 with France after extra time but won 5–4 on penalties to reach the U20 World Cup final for the first time in the country’s history.

An own goal from goalkeeper Lisandru Olmeta gave Morocco the lead in the 32nd minute before Lucas Michal drew France level just before the hour mark.

Othmane Maamma missed a golden chance to score a late winner for Morocco , forcing the game into extra-time.

France’s Rabby Nzingoula was sent off during extra time, but Morocco could not capitalise on their numerical advantage to secure the victory before the penalty shoot-out.

With the scores tied 4-4, Naim Byar gave Morocco the lead before goalkeeper Abdelhakim Mesbahi saved Djylian N’Guessan’s penalty to send the North African side to the final.

Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 to continue their quest for a record-extending seventh U20 World Cup title.

Joel Canchimbo should have given Colombia the lead in the ninth minute but goalkeeper Santino Barbi produced an incredible save to deny him.

Colombia’s Juan Arizala also saw an effort flash just wide of the left post in the 43rd minute.

Mateo Silvetti came the closest to giving Argentina the lead after the break before Emilio Aristizabal squandered another big chance for Colombia .

Cesar Torres’ side were made to rue their missed chances as Silvetti scored the decisive goal for Argentina in the 72nd minute.

Seven minutes later, Colombia’s Jhon Renteria was sent off, and Argentina comfortably saw out the rest of the game.

Argentina will now play in the U20 World Cup final for the first time since 2007, when they lifted the title.