0 v 1 
MoroccoDetails
| Date | Time | League | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 July 2023 | 5:30 am | Women's World Cup | 2022/23 |
Match Report
Morocco secured a 1-0 win over South Korea to give themselves a lifeline in Group H of the Women’s World Cup in Adelaide with a 6th minute header from Ibtissam Jraidi the difference between the sides as South Korea were unable to make their dominance pay off. The African debutants had the dream start on six minutes when Ibtissam Jraidi reacted quickest and got across the Korean defender glancing the centre from Hanane Ait El Haj across the face of goal with the ball nestling in the far corner of the net to lift the mood of the African’s supporters. South Korea continued to enjoy the lion’s share of possession through the game but it would be Morocco who would come closest to scoring again, a long ball towards the goal scorer was cut out with a defensive header from Hong Hye-ji and the Korean was relieved to see her effort drop just over the cross bar onto the top of the net. Just before the half hour mark Korea had two glorious chances to equalise, a snatched effort was going well wide but ended up at the feet of Son Hwa-yeon who wasn’t able to redirect the ball on the frame. Moments later another cross from the left fell perfectly between two Moroccan defenders on the head of Park Eun-sun but the experienced forward was unable to find the leveller, her diving header going marginally wide of the left hand post of Khadija Er-Rmichi. Morocco did force another opportunity to score as Sakina Ouzraoui Diki stole possession deep in the Korean half, her resulting run at the defence gave her the opportunity to shoot but her effort isn’t one for the highlight reel as it didn’t bother the goalkeeper to leave the minimum between the sides at the break. South Korea dominated the second half but they struggled to create any meaningful chances. Late substitute Kasey Phair had the best opportunity but her effort was pulled to the right of the goal and didn’t bother the Moroccan keeper. At the other end another teenager would have the best opportunity to seal it for Morocco as Rosella Ayane found herself one on one with the Korean keeper, she snatched at her effort and it went harmlessly wide of the goal. The Moroccan’s didn’t care though as the match referee blew the final whistle and send the North African side delirious with their first ever win at the tournament and gave them hope of progressing from the group with a show down with Colombia to come later in the week.Morocco defeat South Korea to secure historic first victory
Timeline
Ground
| Hindmarsh Stadium |
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| Coopers Stadium, Manton Street, Hindmarsh, Adelaide, City of Charles Sturt, South Australia, 5007, Australia |
Final Whistle
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The Korean's think they have been awarded a penalty but the referee has given a free out for an earlier offside in the move.
Six minutes to be played in Adelaide.
Morocco have a fantastic effort but Rosella Ayane just can\'t direct her shot on goal as it goes just wide of the far post.
And there it is. Kasey Phair almost added youngest ever goalscorer to her recently acquired title of youngest ever player at a FIFA Women's World Cup as her effort goes just wide.
Morocco are beginning to realise that they have opportunities as Korea press in the closing stages. Neither side can find that killer ball though.
Moroccan wall does its job and they break quickly but they can't capitalise as they struggle to generate an opportunity. Korea deal with the threat.
Yellow card for Nouhaila Benzina as she cynically takes out a Korean attack. Shooting effort to come from this free kick.
Morocco are holding on by their fingernails here. South Korea have been all over them but just can't find the key to the Moroccan defence.
Korea with an opportunity from an attacking free kick but a Moroccan defender gets a head on it to relieve the pressure at least for the moment. Korea continue to dominate proceedings everywhere except on the score board.
There hasn't really been a whole pile to share from the opening stages of the second half, both keepers have had worrying moments as they've fumbled corners but both escaped embarrassment. Korea have dominated the first quarter hour but haven't bothered the Moroccan keeper unduly.
We're back underway as Colin Bell makes two changes to his Korean side. Choe Yu-ri and Moon Mi-ra enter the game to try and turn this towards the Asian side.
HALF TIME: South Korean 0-1 Morocco. Morocco have a single goal lead at the break against a stronger Korean Republic side who just can't find a leveller in Adelaide.
A great press from the Moroccan's gives Sakina Ouzraoui Diki a great opportunity. She attempts a shot on goal from just outside the box but she lacks accuracy and South Korea clear easily.
Morocco have broken through again, Salma Amani finds herself on the end of a beautiful through ball but her shot is marginally over the bar. That was an opportunity to increase their lead.
Fantastic opportunity for Korea to equalise as Park Eun-sun see's her headed effort go just wide.
A lovely deft header from Jraidi sees the cross pushed into the back of the net giving the Korean keeper no chance to save the opening goal of the game, but also the first ever goal for Morocco at a Women's World Cup.