Germany Dominates Morocco in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup continued on Monday as Germany faced off against Morocco in Group H at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium in Australia. The match, broadcasted on FS1 and the FOX Sports app, showcased Germany’s dominance on the world stage.
Germany, a two-time World Cup champion, entered this year’s tournament ranked second in the world rankings. The team relied on midfielder Lina Magull and goalkeeper Merle Frohms for leadership as they aimed to extend their streak of never conceding to an African nation in the World Cup.
On the other hand, Morocco, ranked 72nd in the world, made their first-ever World Cup appearance. Despite their underdog status, the Atlas Lionesses displayed impressive form, allowing just four goals in their past seven matches.
The match began with an explosive start as Germany wasted no time getting on the board. Captain Alexandra Popp scored a beautiful header just 11 minutes into the game, marking the fastest goal scored in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup so far. Morocco showcased their offensive capabilities with shots from deep distances but failed to convert.
As the game progressed, Germany dominated in the second half. Klara Bühl extended Germany’s lead to 3-0 just a minute into the second half with a laser shot off her right foot. Germany continued to find the back of the net, with Alexandra Popp scoring her second goal of the game on a header, giving Germany a 2-0 lead.
Morocco had their fair share of opportunities, but Anissa Lahmari’s shot was disallowed due to an offside. Despite their efforts, Germany’s relentless offense proved too much for Morocco to handle. Lea Schüller found the perfect position on the rebound and navigated the ball into the net, making it six goals for Germany.
This victory solidified Germany’s status as a world-class team, while Morocco’s impressive performance despite their loss leaves room for potential growth in the future.
The match also witnessed history being made, as Morocco defender Nouhaila Benzina became the first player to ever wear a hijab at a FIFA Women’s World Cup.
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