Anissa Lahmari scored from a penalty rebound in the added time of the first half hand Morocco a win over Colombia and secure them a ticket to the next round of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Morocco has become the first Arab nation to reach the knockout rounds of the FIFA Women’s World Cup following a result, that also sees them complete history for Africa as for the first time, the continent has three representatives in the knockout round.
Needed to better the result of Germany in the other game, fortune shone on the North African when So-Hyun Cho latched onto a sensational through ball from Young-Ju Lee after just six minutes.
Alexandra Popp leveled matters for the two time winner just before the end of normal time of first half but Morocco do their own chances a world of good as they took the lead against Colombia before half time.
There was not change in the scoreline after the break in either game as Alexandra Popp had another goal ruled out, while Morocco held onto their lead to secure a second place finish.
The result sees them move level on points with Colombia, who finished as group winners thanks to their superior goal difference and will battle Jamaica in the next round, while France awaits Morocco.
Hassan Afolabi
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