The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup continued Thursday (on FOX and the FOX Sports app), with South Korea (0-1-2) battling Germany (1-1-1) to a draw at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia.
Shockingly, Germany is eliminated from the tournament before the knockout stage for the first time in Women’s World Cup history.
90+13′: A tad high
Sydney Lohmann’s shot was a little too high for Germany, and soon after, the match was over. Germany has been eliminated.
90+11′: Not quite
Sydney Lohmann had a small opening to shoot, but her shot went just barely to the left for Germany.
71′: Almost
South Korea’s throw-in pass was an arm’s length away from going in the net.
60′: Denied by metal
Alexandra Popp has been all around the net and nearly had another goal off a tremendous pass from Svenja Huth. With that said, the former’s header went off the crossbar and was later kicked out of play.
59′: Sick goal called off
Alexandra Popp appeared to knock in a close-up header after a pair of slick passes for Germany. However, a VAR check overturned the goal, ruling an offside.
HALFTIME: 1-1 Tie
South Korea got on the board in the opening minutes, but Germany, which controlled the ball for 74% of the first half, scored before halftime to tie the game at one apiece.
42′: Sneaking it in
Alexandra Popp evened up the score for Germany when she powered in a header on the right side of the net.
11′: Wide to the left
Klara Buehl had an opportunity to even up the score for Germany, but her shot went wide to the left.
6′: South Korea strikes first
Cho Sohyun smacked in the game’s first score on the left side of the net for South Korea.
3′: Almost a quick score
South Korea nearly drew first blood when Casey Phair was all around the net, but her shot was sent away by Germany goalkeeper Merle Frohms.
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