In a stunning turn of events at the World Cup, Morocco, ranked 72nd, defied the odds and secured a historic spot in the round of 16.
Their remarkable journey saw them defeat Colombia 1-0 and advance to the knockout phase for the first time ever
Germany, the two-time champions and second-ranked team, suffered a shocking elimination after a 1-1 draw against South Korea.
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Match Report
The Atlas Lionesses also made history at their first-ever Women’s World Cup, bouncing back from an initial 6-0 loss to Germany with impressive back-to-back 1-0 victories.
Morocco displayed an aggressive and fast-paced style of play, putting significant pressure on Group H leaders, Colombia. To keep their tournament hopes alive, they had to achieve a better result than Germany, who faced South Korea in their final game.
During the first half, Morocco launched numerous attacking moves but struggled to convert their chances, leading to moments of frustration, especially for Fatima Tagnaout, a strong presence on the left wing.
Morocco’s penalty
Colombia also had their opportunities, with Linda Caicedo posing a threat on the right wing, but Khadija Er-Rmichi, well-supported by Nouhaila Benzima, stood firm in goal.
The decisive moment came in stoppage time when Ghizlane Chebbak’s penalty was saved, but Anissa Lahmari quickly capitalised on the rebound and score, giving Morocco the edge.
The second half witnessed rising tensions, and the Colombian side resorted to several fouls in their frustration. Caicedo and Mayra Ramirez led the attack, but Er-Rmichi’s outstanding performance denied them any goals.
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Super Falcons Advance to Round of 16 after goalless draw with Ireland in group B
In another news, Nigeria’s super falcons secure round of 16 spot in FIFA women’s world cup with goalless draw Against Ireland in group B
The Nigerian Super Falcons have achieved a historic feat, advancing to the knockout stages of the ninth FIFA Women’s World Cup for only the third time in their history.
They secured their place in the next round after a hard-fought goalless draw against the Republic of Ireland on Monday afternoon.
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