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Twice former winners Germany crashed out within the opening section of the Women’s World Cup for the primary time after a 1-1 draw with South Korea of their remaining Group H match on Thursday.
The Koreans took a shock early lead when Cho So-hyun netted within the sixth minute. Alexandra Popp equalised with a trademark header three minutes earlier than the interval, however Germany had been unable to seek out the winner wanted to advance.
The Germans, champions in 2003 and 2007 and ranked second on the earth, had wanted a win to make sure of progressing.
Meanwhile, debutants Morocco’s 1-0 win over Colombia within the different group match in Perth despatched each groups by to the final 16.
The 72nd ranked Moroccans scored by Anissa Lahmari’s toepoke after a saved penalty on the finish of the primary half however their passage was solely secured after South Korea’s win over Germany.
Colombia topped the group with six factors, bettering runners-up Morocco on objective distinction, whereas Germany and South Korea depart the match.
