2024-05-11 02:59:44
The winning goal for the Atlas Lionesses was scored by Morocco makes its mark (Central American media)”>Anissa Lahmari (45th+1). At the end of this historic victory, Morocco is in 2nd place in Group H behind Colombia (6 pts each). In the other group match, the Germans drew (1-1) against the South Koreans to occupy 3rd place (4 pts), ahead of South Korea, fourth, with 1 point.
The Nib Stadium vibrated to the rhythm of a hard-fought and intense first half between the two teams. Beautiful parades, a beautiful goal and stands vibrant with life.
From the start of the match, officiated by the Italian Maria Caputi, the Atlas Lionesses showed offensive intentions, notably through Ibtissam Jraidi who infiltrated from the 2nd minute of play to gauge the vigilance of the team. opposing goalkeeper.
The Moroccan players did not confine themselves to defense, going all out, multiplying attacks with the aim of opening the gap in the defense of the opposing team who opted for a cautious 4-2 system. -3-1 against 4-4-2 for the Moroccans.
In the 30th minute, captain Ghizlane Chebbak served Anissa Lahmari well, author of a strike which grazed the crossbar. The Moroccans’ multiple attacks ended up bearing fruit in the 45th (+1) of the game by Anissa Lahmari who had to show off her impressive reflexes and take advantage of a ball pushed back from the penalty spot, executed by Ghizlane Chebbak, to place the ball in the opposing nets.
Throughout the game, the Tagnaout-Chebbak-Jraidi trio gave the Colombian defense a hard time. They combined, dribbled, and constantly changed positions thanks to their proven talents.
The 2nd half will witness several muscular interventions from the Colombians, who increased the pressure on the Moroccan defensive compartment, without managing to shake the nets.
The Atlas Lionesses pushed themselves to the limit to punch their ticket to the round of 16 by developing high-level football, with technical actions and crazy races.
In the last breaths of the match, the Colombian attacks made the Moroccan defense dizzy, however, the goalkeeper Khadija Erremichi masterfully distinguished herself with her beautiful saves by clearing many dangerous balls, notably in the 58th where she repelled a shot on target, or in the 72nd where she saved her team from a powerful shot from Colombian striker Linda Caceido.
The Moroccan selection, which remains the first Arab team to participate in a final phase of the Women’s World Cup, was beaten on the first day by Germany, before overcoming the South Koreans and Colombians on the 2nd day and the 3rd day, to punch your ticket for the round of 16.
2024-05-11 02:59:44