[ad_1] The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup continues Monday (on FS1 and the FOX Sports app) with a Group H matchup between Colombia and South Korea
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The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup continues Monday (on FS1 and the FOX Sports app) with a Group H matchup between Colombia and South Korea at Sydney Football Stadium in Australia.
Both teams came out aggressive in this matchup, but it was Columbia who got on the board first, thanks to a penalty kick from Catalina Usme. The 33-year-old forward is Columbia’s all-time leading goalscorer.
Columbia added to its lead late in the first half as Linda Caicedo showed off some fancy footwork before scoring her first FIFA Women’s World Cup goal.
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39′: And another one
Colombia went up 2-0 after a powerful strike from Linda Caicedo was nearly saved by South Korea, but ended up bouncing off the goalie’s hands and into the net instead.
29′: Penalty kick
Colombia was first on the board with a successful penalty kick from Catalina Usme.
9′: Yellow card
Colombia’s Manuela Vanegas was given the first yellow card of the match following a high kick that connected with Son Hwayeon.
7′: Applying the pressure early on
South Korea’s Choe Yu-Ri got an early shot on goal, but Columbia goalie Catalina Perez came up with the save.
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Setting the stage
The “World Cup NOW” crew previewed the match live on Twitter ahead of kickoff.
Eyes on the prize
Colombia is eyeing a strong outing to set the tone early in this tournament after failing to qualify for the 2019 World Cup.
Fans on both sides are hyped for the match, taking to the streets ahead of the action to rep their respective squads.
Check out the full Women’s World Cup schedule and how to watch each match live here. Find the latest scores here.
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