Morocco beat Colombia as both teams advance to World Cup last 16

The world No 72-ranked Moroccans scored through Anissa Lahmari’s rebound after a saved penalty at the end of the first half, but their passage was only secured after South Korea held two-time champions Germany to a 1-1 draw in the other Group H match.

DEBUT SUCCESS: Morocco players celebrate following the Women's World Cup Group H soccer match between South Korea and Morocco. Pic: AP Photo/James Elsby

Morocco 1 Colombia 0

Debutants Morocco stunned Colombia 1-0 in their final group match in Perth to reach the last 16 of the Women’s World Cup at the first attempt, along with their opponents.