- Germany cruised to a 6-0 victory over Morocco in their Women’s World Cup opener.
- Alexandra Popp scored twice for the European champions, while Klara Buhl, Hanane Ait El Haj (own goal), Yasmin Mrabet (own goal), and Lea Schuller also found the net.
- The win was Germany’s biggest in a Women’s World Cup opener, and it puts them in a strong position to top Group H.
- Morocco were never really in the game, and they conceded two own goals in the second half.
- Germany will be looking to build on this performance in their next match against Colombia on Tuesday.
Germany got their Women’s World Cup campaign off to a flying start with a comprehensive 6-0 victory over Morocco on Saturday.
Alexandra Popp scored twice for the European champions, while Klara Buhl, Hanane Ait El Haj (own goal), Yasmin Mrabet (own goal), and Lea Schuller also found the net.
The win was Germany’s biggest in a Women’s World Cup opener, and it puts them in a strong position to top Group H.
Popp was the star of the show, scoring two well-taken goals in the first half. The first came from a Kathrin Hendrich cross, and the second was a header from a Klara Buhl corner.
Buhl also got on the scoresheet herself in the second half, firing home after another good cross.
Morocco were never really in the game, and they conceded two own goals in the second half. Ait El Haj turned the ball into her own net under pressure from Buhl, and Mrabet did the same after a shot from Lena Oberdorf was deflected into her path.
Schuller rounded off the scoring with a late goal, as Germany ran out 6-0 winners.
The win was a statement of intent from Germany, who are one of the favorites to win the tournament. They will be looking to build on this performance in their next match against Colombia on Tuesday.
