France win 4-0 to end Morocco’s historic World Cup run and set up quarter-final clash with Australia. Eugenie Le Sommer scored twice and France advanced to the Women’s World Cup quarter-finals with a 4-0 win over Morocco, ending the North Africans’ historic run in their debut tournament. France’s all-time leading scorer, Le Sommer struck once in each half on Tuesday as her country moved into a showdown with co-host Australia in Brisbane on Saturday. Goals from Kadidiatou Diani, Kenza Dali and Le Sommer saw the French take a 3-0 lead after 23 minutes at Adelaide’s Hindmarsh Stadium. The Atlas Lionesses were the first North African or Arab team to qualify for a Women’s World Cup.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 08, 2023 13:38 UTC