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Morocco's Nouhaila Benzina prepares to take a free-kick. Reuters
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Morocco's Ibtissam Jraidi celebrates scoring her team's first goal at any Women's World Cup in the 1-0 win over South Korea at Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide on July 30, 2023. AFP
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Morocco players celebrate Ibtissam Jraidi's goal against South Korea. Reuters
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Morocco's Ibtissam Jraidi celebrates scoring with her teammates. AFP
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Moroccan players celebrate a goal scored by Ibtissam Jraidi. EPA
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South Korea defender Shim Seo-Yeon controls the ball. AFP
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Morocco defender Nouhaila Benzina, left, tackles South Korea forward Ji So-yun. AFP
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Morocco's Nouhaila Benzina receives a yellow card from Brazilian referee Edina Alves. AFP
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Morocco's Rosella Ayane, second right, competes for the ball with South Korea's Shim Seo-yeon , left, Cho So-hyun, and Kim Hye-ri, right. AP
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Morocco's Nouhaila Benzina reacts after sustaining an injury. Reuters
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South Korea's Hong Hye-ji in action with Morocco's Elodie Nakkach. Reuters
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Morocco's Nouhaila Benzina prepares to take a free-kick. Reuters
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Morocco's Ibtissam Jraidi celebrates scoring her team's first goal at any Women's World Cup in the 1-0 win over South Korea at Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide on July 30, 2023. AFP
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Morocco players celebrate Ibtissam Jraidi's goal against South Korea. Reuters
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Morocco's Ibtissam Jraidi celebrates scoring with her teammates. AFP
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Moroccan players celebrate a goal scored by Ibtissam Jraidi. EPA
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South Korea defender Shim Seo-Yeon controls the ball. AFP
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Morocco defender Nouhaila Benzina, left, tackles South Korea forward Ji So-yun. AFP
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Morocco's Nouhaila Benzina receives a yellow card from Brazilian referee Edina Alves. AFP
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Morocco's Rosella Ayane, second right, competes for the ball with South Korea's Shim Seo-yeon , left, Cho So-hyun, and Kim Hye-ri, right. AP
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Morocco's Nouhaila Benzina reacts after sustaining an injury. Reuters
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South Korea's Hong Hye-ji in action with Morocco's Elodie Nakkach. Reuters
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Morocco's Nouhaila Benzina prepares to take a free-kick. Reuters
Nouhaila Benzina makes history with hijab at Women's World Cup as Morocco secure first win
Ibtissam Jraidi became the first Moroccan to score at a Women's World Cup in 1-0 victory over South Korea
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