New Delhi: The 72nd-ranked North African team overwhelmed their 17th-ranked opponents before Ibtissam Jeraidi scored Morocco’s first World Cup goal with a header in the sixth minute.
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Nouhaila Benzina becomes first player to wear hijab in WC
For Korea, 16-year-old Casey Phair, who came on as a substitute, had a late shot that went wide. Moroccan defender Nouhaila Benzina made history by becoming the first player to wear a hijab at a World Cup.
“I am very happy that our efforts have been rewarded. This victory is for Morocco and the Arab people and is the result of our efforts,” said Jiraidi.
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South Korea on verge of elimination
South Korea are currently losing both games and will be eliminated if Germany loses to Colombia on Sunday. Morocco lost 6-0 to Germany in their first Group H match, but fared much better against South Korea.
With just one shot on target in the first half, Hanane Ait Elhaj’s cross was followed by Jiraidi’s diving header to score Morocco’s first goal of the tournament. South Korea, led by Britishman Colin Bell, put in a good performance in the second half but failed to tie.
After losing 6-0 to Germany in their opening match, Morocco’s victory temporarily leveled them on three points with Germany and Colombia, but the two sides will face each other in Sydney later on Sunday.
Historic win for Morooco
Morocco are the first Arab nation to win a match at the Women’s World Cup and remain in contention for the last 16. South Korea was almost eliminated after their second loss in the tournament.
What next for Morocco?
Morocco will face Colombia in the final day of the group stage in Perth on Thursday. A match that could decide which of the two teams advances to the Round of 16. South Korea will face Germany in Brisbane. Both games kick off at the same time.
