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U17 Women's World Cup: Morocco beat New Zealand 4-0

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Morocco's women beat New Zealand 4-0 in their opening match of the Under-17 Women's World Cup, thanks to four goals scored after half-time. Morocco share the lead in Group A with Germany, whom they will face on Tuesday 20 October, according to the match report.

Morocco beat New Zealand 4-0 on Saturday 17 October in their opening match of the Under-17 Women's World Cup, held on Moroccan soil, reports Beninwebtv. The Atlas Lionesses scored all four of their goals in the second half at the Mohammed VI Football Complex.

Sonia Abajiou opened the scoring after the break. An own goal by Eden Chaytor in the 70th minute, followed by a goal from Imane Dhissi in the 76th, extended the lead. Hiba Youssoufi completed the victory with a penalty. With three points, Morocco join Germany at the top of Group A ahead of their next meeting.

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