South Korea vs Morocco – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
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THE FACTS
When is South Korea vs Morocco on and what time does it start? South Korea vs Morocco will take place on Sunday 30th July, 2023 – 06:30 (UK)
Where is South Korea vs Morocco taking place? South Korea vs Morocco will take place at Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide, Australia.
Where can I get tickets for South Korea vs Morocco? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for South Korea vs Morocco
What channel is South Korea vs Morocco on in the UK? South Korea vs Morocco will be televised live on BBC Two
Where can I stream South Korea vs Morocco in the UK? South Korea vs Morocco will be streamed on BBC iPlayer or the BBC Sport website
THE LOWDOWN
SOUTH KOREA
- In their opening match of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, South Korea were beaten 2-0 by Colombia and were generally quite thoroughly outplayed, under the management of Colin Bell.
- The Tigresses of Asia are currently ranked 17th in the world, according to FIFA, so would have been expecting to squeeze themselves out of this group but they are now facing a must-win situation.
MOROCCO
- Morocco began their group stage campaign with an annihilation at the hands of Germany the other day at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium. The Moroccans were hammered 6-0 by one of the pre-tournament favourites.
- Reynald Pedros’ are participating in their first ever FIFA Women’s World Cup so it always seemed a stretch to make much of a statement at the tournament, especially in such a tough group.
THE TEAM NEWS
SOUTH KOREA
PREDICTED XI (3-5-2): Yoon Young-geul; Shim Seo-yeon, Lim Seon-joo, Kim Hye-ri; Choo Hyo-joo, Lee Geum-min, Ji So-yun, Cho So-hyun, Jang sel-gi; Son Hwa-yeon, Choe Yu-ri
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MOROCCO
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Er-Rmichi; Kassi, Ait El Haj, Mrabet, Redouani; Ouzraoui, Nakkach, Chebbak, Tagnaout; Lahmari, Ayane
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THE KEY STATS
- This is Korea Republic’s second FIFA Women’s World Cup match against African opposition, following their 2-0 defeat against Nigeria in the 2019 group stage.
- Korea Republic have won only one of their previous 11 FIFA Women’s World Cup matches (D1 L9).
- Korea Republic have lost their last five FIFA Women’s World Cup matches, since a 2-1 victory against Spain in the group stage in 2015.
- Cho Sohyun holds the record for most matches played for Korea Republic in the FIFA Women’s World Cup. This could be her ninth appearance.
- Against Germany, Morocco became the first Arab team to play in the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ and the 8th different African nation play a match at the finals.
THE PREDICTION
Under the management of Colin Bell, the South Koreans will be extremely frustrated. They will hope that Germany can do them a favour by beating Colombia and then they themselves can take advantage of a German side that will have qualified for the knockouts by the time they meet. That is thinking ahead as they do have to get past Morocco first of all. South Korea are the firm favourites for this one, despite their defeat the other day.
TIP: SOUTH KOREA TO WIN
