Germany vs. Morocco live updates: Alexandra Popp gives Germany a 2-0 lead

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The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup continues Monday (on FS1 and the FOX Sports app) as Germany is taking 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 enter this year’s tournament ranked second in the world rankings. Germany will be counting on midfielder Lina Magull and goalkeeper Merle Frohms for leadership if it hopes to continue its streak of having never conceded to an African nation in the World Cup.

Meanwhile, Morocco is ranked 72nd in the world, according to FIFA, and is making its first World Cup appearance. However, the Atlas Lionesses are playing well as of late, having allowed just four goals in their past seven matches.

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Germany vs. Morocco

41′: Called back

Morocco played its way into the attacking third in a counter attempt, 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

Watch Germany’s Alexandra Popp score a goal against Morocco in the 38′ in the 2023 Women’s FIFA World Cup.

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.