Morocco Debuts In Women’S Word Cup With Loss
Date
7/24/2023 11:10:21 PM
(MENAFN- Brazil-Arab News Agency (ANBA))
São Paulo – In Morocco 's debut at the FIFA Women's World Cup this Monday (24), the Arab team lost 6-0 to the German team in the first match of Group H. It was the biggest rout (so far) in this tournament edition. It is the first time a female Arab team has participated in the competition.
German striker Popp scored twice in the first half at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium in Melbourne, Australia . In the second half, Germany increased the score count with goals by Bühl and Schüller and two own by Moroccans Aït El Haj and Mrabet. Germany leads Group H, which also includes Colombia and South Korea.
The next two matches for Morocco in the group stage will take place next Sunday (31) at 3:30 am GMT (1:30 am BRT) against South Korea and on August 3 at 10:00 am GMT (7:00 am BRT) against Colombia.
Brazil
The Brazilian team also played its first match in the Women's World Cup this Monday (24) against Panama in Group F. With ease, the Brazilians won 4-0 at the Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide, Australia.
Brazil prevailed in its first match
Playing a World Cup for the first time, midfielder Ary Borges scored three goals and set up Bia Zanerrato's. France and Jamaica, also in Group F, drew in their goalless match this Sunday (23). With the result, the Brazilian team led by Swedish coach Pia Sundhage is at the top of Group F.
Number 10 star Marta joined the pitch in the second half, replacing Ary Borges. This is the sixth edition of the championship played by the six-time FIFA Player of the Year award winner. The overall top World Cups scorer has 17 goals.
Brazil and France will play this Saturday (29) at 10:00 am GMT (7:00 am BRT), and the Brazilians will face the Jamaicans in the last group stage match on August 2 also at 10:00 am GMT (7:00 am BRT).
*With information from Agência Brasil
Translated by Elúsio Brasileiro
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