FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Morocco 1-0 Colombia – History made as North Africans reach round of 16

Morocco defeated Colombia by a lone goal in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 on Thursday 3 August, 2023.

Morocco players celebrate victory at the Bayelsa State Government
Morocco players celebrate victory at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 match against Colombia

According to skysports:

Morocco have become the first Arab or North African nation to go beyond the group stages at the Women’s World Cup, and the only one of eight tournament newcomers to advance.

Morocco’s winner came in the additional time of first half, when Anissa Lahmari scored from a penalty rebound.

With this outcome, Morocco qualify second place from the Group, as well as their victory ensured Germany, Two-time winners, failed to progress.

In the other match, Germany finished 1-1 against South Korea.

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