Germany has the first spi in the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand

Captain Alexandra Pope gave the German national team the lead in the eleventh minute after a cross from Katherine Hendrich in Melbourne on Monday. After that, Germany was able to control the match, but remained passive at times and allowed the Moroccans to counterattack several times.

But these were rarely serious. In the 39th minute, it was Bob again who added for the Germans. This time it was preceded by a corner kick – Bob headed the ball into the net again. Despite their lead, the German team did not take the second half easily but continued to press. Clara Buhl was able to increase the score just one minute into the second half. This was the initial decision, as own goals by Hanane Ait El Haj (54th minute) and Zineb Redouani (79th minute) as well as a late goal from Lea Schuler (90th minute) ensured a clearer result in the end. In the second round of Group H, the German national team will face Colombia in Sydney on Sunday, followed by a duel against Japan in Brisbane on August 3 at the end of the group stage.

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