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“Morocco created a surprise in Perth,” writes the Citizen newspaper, noting that Anissa Lahmari‘s goal in added time in the first half allowed the Lionesses to win against Colombia.
“The Atlas Lionesses had to face an anxious wait at the end of their match, with the Germany-South Korea match still being played,” underlines the media, noting that once the fate of the German team sealed, the Moroccans went wild with joy on the field.
“Morocco surprises Colombia to reach the 8th and eliminates Germany”, headlines Daily Nation, noting that with this feat Morocco was able to bounce back after a defeat against Germany in the opening match.
Anissa Lahmari’s goal propelled the Atlas Lionesses into the second round for their first World Cup appearance, eliminating two-time World Cup champions Germany, the big draw observed, recalling that Colombia fielded their best Eleven although she is already qualified for the next round.
Morocco took into account the instructions of Coach Reynald Pedros to play in an offensive and aggressive manner, explains the author of the article, noting that despite the attempts of the Colombians to come back to the score, the Moroccans held on to finally trigger the celebrations once the group’s other match is over.
“For its first participation in a Women’s Football World Cup, Morocco beat Colombia 1-0 to qualify for the round of 16 of the 2023 World Cup,” writes the public media KBC, noting that the Lionesses of the Atlas who played with a solid tactical defense took the lead in added time of the 1st half, thanks to Lahmari who took advantage of a rebound after a penalty transformed by Ghizlane Chebbak and saved by the Colombian goalkeeper .
“Morocco thus becomes the first African nation to string together two consecutive victories in the history of the Women’s World Cup,” the publication said, noting that the National Selection finished 2nd in its group H with 6 points behind Colombia.
On August 8, Morocco will face the tournament favorites, namely France, for a place in the quarter-finals, underlines KBC.
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