Morocco’s Women’s National Team, known as the Atlas Lionesses, celebrated a momentous achievement with their first-ever victory in the Women’s World Cup. The African side stunned South Korea, securing a 3-1 triumph in an exhilarating Group H clash held in Adelaide.
The match’s early stages set the tone for Morocco’s impressive performance, as Ibtissam Jraidi’s well-timed header found the back of the net in the sixth minute. The historic goal was made even more special by Hanane Ait El Haj’s precise cross, marking the first-ever goal for Morocco in a World Cup competition.
This remarkable feat came as a redemption for the Atlas Lionesses, who faced a heavy defeat of 6-0 in their debut World Cup match against Germany. However, they proved their resilience and determination by bouncing back strongly against South Korea, who hold the 17th position in the world rankings—55 places above Morocco.
As the match progressed, both teams showcased their attacking prowess, with South Korea substitute Casey Phair narrowly missing an opportunity to level the score late in the game.
Morocco’s defense remained steadfast throughout the contest, securing their well-deserved victory against a formidable opponent, which puts South Korea’s World Cup journey in jeopardy as they face elimination after consecutive defeats in their first two matches.
The historic occasion was further embellished by another groundbreaking moment when Moroccan defender Nouhaila Benzina made history by becoming the first woman to play in a World Cup match wearing a hijab.
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