Germany vs. Morocco highlights: Germany dominates 6-0
The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup continued Monday (on FS1 and the FOX Sports app) as Germany took on Morocco in a Group H tilt at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium in Australia.
Germany has been a juggernaut for years on the world stage, and the two-time World Cup champions entered this year's tournament ranked second in the world rankings.
Alexandra Popp scored two of the Germany's six goals – the most of any team in the tournament thus far – en route to a resounding victory.
Check out the highlights below!
Germany vs. Morocco Highlights
90': Make that six!
Germany wasn't done scoring yet! Lea Schüller navigated the ball into the back of the net after finding herself in perfect position on the rebound.
Germany's Lea Schuller scores goal vs. Morocco
79': Five-piece!
Germany continued to dominate in the second half, finding gold on another set piece to take a 5-0 advantage.
54': Extending the lead
Things went from bad to worse for Morocco as it inadvertently kicked the ball into the back of its own net following a German corner.
53': Reversed!
Morocco midfielder Anissa Lahmari found the back of the net, but the shot was taken off the board due to an offside.
46': Trifecta!
Klara Bühl extended Germany's lead in the opening offensive sequence of the second half, sending in a laser shot off her right foot.
Germany's Klara Buhl scores a goal vs. Morocco
41': Called back
Morocco had a chance to get on the scoreboard, but Fatima Tagnaout was called offside.
38': POPP-ING OFF!
Alexandra Popp scored her second goal of the game, this one coming late in the first half on another header. The impressive goal gave Germany a 2-0 lead.
Germany's Alexandra Popp scores a goal vs. Morocco
32': That one won't count
Sara Däbritz got past Morocco's defense and appeared to give Germany a 2-0 advantage, but she was caught offside.
24': From long distance
Morocco was not shy about creating offense for itself, and had no problem firing off shots from deep distances.
11': GOAL!
Germany wasted little time getting on the board as captain Alexandra Popp scored on a beautiful header to put Germany up, 1-0. It marked the fastest goal scored up to this point in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Germany's Alexandra Popp scores a goal vs. Morocco
PREGAME
Setting the stage
The "World Cup NOW" crew previewed the match live on Twitter ahead of kickoff.
Making history
Morocco defender Nouhaila Benzina is set to make history as she will be the first player to ever wear a hijab at a FIFA Women's World Cup!
Check out the full Women's World Cup schedule and how to watch each match live here. Find the latest scores here.
