Summary

  • FT: Germany 6-0 Morocco - Popp heads first-half double, Buhl adds third before two own goals, Schuller gets a sixth

  • Morocco are first Arab team to play at a Women's World Cup

  • Nouhaila Benzina, who could become first player to wear a hijab at the tournament, starts on the bench

  • Germany are two-time world champions; South Korea & Colombia complete Group H

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  1. 'Popp is amazing aerially'published at 10:31 British Summer Time 24 July 2023

    HT: Germany 2-0 Morocco

    Fran Kirby
    England forward on ITV1

    Alexandra Popp's aggression for the first goal, she pushes two people out of the way for the goal. That just shows her motivation, her passion and aggression to go for goal.

    She is amazing aerially with heading ability and everything to do with her game. She has definitely been the link up player for Germany.

  2. 'Morocco have kept their shape well'published at 10:28 British Summer Time 24 July 2023

    HT: Germany 2-0 Morocco

    Kim Little
    Former Scotland midfielder on ITV1

    The timing of the goals just before the end of the half, when you're a team that are trying to reduce the score line, that's a blow.

    From the first goal, it comes from Morocco giving the ball away.

    But they have kept their 4-4-2 shape well.

    They will be disappointed with the way they have conceded.

    Morocco's Rosella Ayane looks dejectedImage source, Reuters
  3. Postpublished at 10:23 British Summer Time 24 July 2023

    Germany 2-0 Morocco

    Still no goals at this tournament for Women's World Cup debutants, 6.5 games in.

  4. HALF-TIMEpublished at 10:19 British Summer Time 24 July 2023

    Germany 2-0 Morocco

    The whistle goes and Germany look in control thanks to Alexandra Popp's double.

  5. Postpublished at 45+3 mins

    Germany 2-0 Morocco

    Klara Buhl has a shot blocked right at the end of the half.

    Morocco's Hanane Ait El takes the ball from Klara BuhlImage source, Reuters
  6. Postpublished at 45+2 mins

    Germany 2-0 Morocco

    Germany ping a couple of crosses in as they go for a third, but cleared.

  7. INJURY TIMEpublished at 45 mins

    Germany 2-0 Morocco

    Three minutes added on. Can Morocco see it to the break with still a little chance? A third goal kills this.

  8. Postpublished at 45 mins

    Germany 2-0 Morocco

    Alexandra Popp fancies a first-half hat-trick but her volley from the corner of the box sails over the bar.

  9. Postpublished at 44 mins

    Germany 2-0 Morocco

    Another Morocco attack although a long ball ends up in the German keeper's gloves.

    Morocco's Elodie Nakkach runs with the ballImage source, Reuters
  10. Postpublished at 10:13 British Summer Time 24 July 2023

    Germany 2-0 Morocco

    Siobhan Chamberlain
    Ex-England and Man Utd goalkeeper on ITV1

    One pass and straight through that Germany backline.

    There are opportunities for Morocco to get forward and get shots on goal.

  11. Postpublished at 42 mins

    Germany 2-0 Morocco

    A lot of fuss about nothing in the end. Morocco's Fatima Tagnaout is played in and tries to go round the keeper but doesn't do it successfully. Then she tries to find a team-mate but it's cut out. And then the offside flag goes up so none of it would have counted.

  12. 'Popp is up and running'published at 10:11 British Summer Time 24 July 2023

    Germany 2-0 Morocco

    Siobhan Chamberlain
    Ex-England and Man Utd goalkeeper on ITV1

    Alexandra Popp got down low, she held off her defender and once again with her head/shoulder it made it's way into the back of the net.

    It's another wicked delivery into the area, this time from a set piece. So hard to defend against.

    Popp is well and truly up and running in this tournament.

  13. Postpublished at 10:10 British Summer Time 24 July 2023

    Germany 2-0 Morocco

    Alexandra Popp = good at goals.

  14. goal

    GOAL - Germany 2-0 Moroccopublished at 39 mins

    Alexandra Popp

    Popp Popp.

    Alexandra Popp doubles Germany's lead with her second header of the game. She stoops low to divert in Klara Buhl's corner from six yards out.

    Maybe it was her shoulder. Either way it's 2-0.

    Alexandra Popp of Germany celebrates with teammatesImage source, Getty Images
  15. Postpublished at 38 mins

    Germany 1-0 Morocco

    Perfect tackle by Hanane Ait El Haj to stop Jule Brand in the box.

  16. Postpublished at 37 mins

    Germany 1-0 Morocco

    Morocco haven't touched the ball in Germany's area yet.

  17. Postpublished at 36 mins

    Germany 1-0 Morocco

    Morocco on the attack but they can't get it into the box and Germany break.

  18. 'Thankfully for Morocco it was offside'published at 10:05 British Summer Time 24 July 2023

    Germany 1-0 Morocco

    Siobhan Chamberlain
    Ex-England and Man Utd goalkeeper on ITV1

    Sara Dabritz just couldn't get herself back onside after the initial deflection, the ball came back too quickly. Fabulous finish from Dabritz, just lobbing the goalkeeper and showing her class.

    Thankfully for Morocco, it was offside and disallowed.

  19. DISALLOWED GOALpublished at 33 mins

    Germany 1-0 Morocco

    Sara Dabritz is played in by Melanie Leupolz, bursts into the box, holds her nerve and dinks the ball over the onrushing goalkeeper.

    But she's offside so the goal is ruled out.

    Sara Daebritz chips the ball over goalkeeper Khadija Er-RmichiImage source, Getty Images
  20. Postpublished at 31 mins

    Germany 1-0 Morocco

    A bit of a scrappy spell, both sides losing possession. Or both sides gaining possession if you want the positive angle.

    Svenja Huth of Germany and Fatima Tagnaout of Morocco compete for the ballImage source, Getty Images