Group H seemed to be all however determined till Sunday, when Germany misplaced a stunner to Colombia and Morocco received its first World Cup match by beating South Korea. Which means each crew within the group — even the Koreans, who haven’t received a sport and even scored a aim — can nonetheless advance if the outcomes break proper.
The Germans need to bounce again with a win over South Korea, which, whereas mathematically alive, is probably exiting the Girls’s World Cup after its closing sport. Colombia leads the group with a commanding 6 factors, however must keep away from a rout by Morocco, which could be capable of advance with a win.
South Korea vs. Germany
Germany, shocked by a last-minute defeat in opposition to Colombia, is coming off its first loss within the group stage since 1995. The Germans, one of many pretournament favorites and a shedding finalist finally summer season’s European Championship, can be aiming to do sufficient to enter the spherical of 16 with some momentum. South Korea can solely advance by defeating Germany by 5 targets or extra. And even then, it is going to need assistance.
Morocco vs. Colombia
Colombia is likely one of the darkish horse groups of this event, led by the 18-year-old Linda Caicedo, who scored an excellent aim in opposition to Germany that confirmed that the Colombians might maintain their very own in opposition to one of many prime contenders. With that win, Colombia rose to the highest of the group and all however assured its berth within the spherical of 16.
Morocco, whereas deprived by aim distinction, isn’t out simply but — however it will must win, in addition to for South Korea to upset Germany, to get via. That could be a most unlikely double.