Morocco make Women’s World Cup history by reaching last 16

It’s all over at the Perth Rectangle Stadium as Morocco held on for the 1-0 victory to progress to the Women’s World Cup knockout stages (Last 16).

The tournament debutantes Morocco, were resilient in the win against Colombia to reach the tournament knockout phase in a remarkable night of Group H fixtures that has seen pre-tournament favourites Germany knocked out.

A first-half goal from Anissa Lahmari gave Morocco a historic 1-0 win, ensuring that the North Africans made World Cup history. The German’s draw with the Korean Republic sealed passage for the Atlas Lionesses.

Key stat

Against the Korean Republic, Morocco became the first Arab team to win a match in tournament history. They have now become the first to make it past the group stage.

Morocco is the first African team to win two successive FIFA Women’s World Cup matches and the first to keep successive clean sheets.

VISA Player of the Match

Anissa Lahmari (Morocco)

Quotes

[About the Moroccan fans] They’re going to support us one more time. We love them – we cherish them we feel they’re behind us. It gives us strength. Well done to all the girls, and we’re continuing on our merry way.

Reynald Pedros, Morocco coach

Morocco 1 – 0 Colombia | Group H

Goalscorer: Lahmari (45’+4′)

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— Alie Bittar (@bittar32) August 3, 2023

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