Women’s World Cup: Germany crash out after draw with South Korea; Morocco, Colombia into last 16
Two-time world champions Germany crashed out in the group stage of the Women’s World Cup for the first time after being held to a 1-1 draw by South Korea in their final Group H match on Thursday.
The German’s champions in 2003 and 2007 and ranked second in the world, had needed a win to be sure of progressing.
The Koreans took a surprise early lead when Cho So-hyun netted in the sixth minute, but while Alexandra Popp equalized with a trademark header three minutes before the interval, Germany were unable to find the winner they needed to advance.
At the expense of Germany and South Korea, Colombia and Morocco cruised into the last 16 after finishing in the top two spots in the group.
Anissa Lahmari’s winner powered World Cup debuting Morocco past Colombia 1-0 in the other group match in Perth on Thursday.
In front of 17,342 fans, the sole goal arrived moments before half-time when Ibtissam Jraidi was impeded in the box by a clumsy Daniela Arias.
It was a fairy-tale result for Morocco, who have rebounded from a humiliating 6-0 drubbing on their debut against Germany on July 24. Morocco defeated South Korea 1-0 on July 30.
Colombia will face Jamaica after topping Group H, while Morocco play France in their Round of 16 games.
Source(s) & Courtesy: CGTN
