Morocco progress after victory over Haiti

Morocco secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Haiti in their FIFA Women's World Cup match on July 28, 2023, with late goals from Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine. This win significantly boosted Morocco's chances of advancing from Group F, while Haiti remained winless and without a point in their World Cup debut. The match, held in Atlanta, saw Haiti take an early lead in the 20th minute through a penalty converted by Melchie Dumornay after a handball by Morocco's Nouhaila Benzina. However, Morocco equalized in the 54th minute when Ghizlane Chebbak's free-kick was deflected in by Allyson Swaby. The decisive goal came in the 90+7 minute, with Rahimi scoring after a scramble in the box, and Yassine adding another in the 90+10 minute to seal the win. This result meant Morocco moved to three points, placing them second in the group behind Germany, who had a superior goal difference. Haiti, despite a spirited performance, was eliminated from the tournament.