Nouhaila Benzina attracted attention both before and during the match. The Moroccan defender not only became the first player to wear a hijab at a World Cup, she also played a remarkable sporting role.
Benzina was good for some crucial interventions, which kept the South Korean women from scoring. On the other side, she almost scored after a stoppage. Her volley just flew over the crossbar.
For example, the only goal remained behind the name of Ibtissam Jraidi. After 6 minutes she already dived a cross with her head in goal.
A stunt, because Morocco is 55 places lower in the world ranking than South Korea. While the Moroccan women still have every chance of reaching the 1/8th finals, South Korea is almost eliminated. If Germany does not lose against Colombia, the time has come.
2023-07-30 06:36:00
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