orocco’s under-17 women’s team opened its home World Cup on Saturday, October 17, at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Maamora, Sale, with a clear win (4-0) over New Zealand in the first match of Group A.
Goalless at the break despite controlling every minute, the Moroccans broke through in the fifty-seventh minute. A New Zealand own goal, then two more goals, one from the penalty spot, completed a one-sided second half.
Morocco share the top of the group with Germany, who beat Argentina (2-1). The kingdom will meet the Germans on the second matchday, and it is against Argentina that it will close out the group stage.
It is hosting the second of the five editions FIFA has awarded it, one a year through 2029.
Photo: Mounir Mehimdate, Hespress.
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