News: The Lionesses of the Atlas of Morocco create a surprise by qualifying for the round of 16 of the Women’s World Cup
During this period of international sporting competitions, a women’s team created a surprise by qualifying for the round of 16 of the Women’s World Cup. These are the Lionesses of the Atlas of Morocco, coached by Reynald Pedros, former French international. Next up for the Moroccan team is a match against the French led by Hervé Renard, scheduled for August 8 in Adelaide, Australia.
This unexpected poster recalls the semi-final of the Men’s World Cup in Qatar, where the Atlas Lions of Morocco faced the French Blues and lost by a score of 2-0. This time, the Moroccan players will have the opportunity to take their revenge and create a new feat by eliminating the French favorites.
The French team, led by players such as Wendie Renard and Eugénie Le Sommer, is the big favorite for this meeting. A premature elimination would be a real blow for the Blues and would jeopardize all the expectations placed on the team since the arrival of Hervé Renard at its head last April.
However, we should not underestimate the Atlas Lionesses who have already had an impressive run in this competition. Despite an inaugural defeat against Germany (6-0), the Moroccan team was able to pull itself together and qualify by beating the Germans in group H. With a team made up of local players and recently convinced binationals, the Lionesses of the Atlas are ready to ride the wave of surprises of this tournament.
The duel between Reynald Pedros and the Lyonnaises will be a special moment of this meeting. As coach of Les Lyonnaises, Pedros led the club to the top of Europe. His reunion with the players he coached as well as those he faced promises to be charged with emotion.
Whatever the outcome of this match, the Atlas Lionesses have already succeeded in their competition by reaching the round of 16, a first for Moroccan women’s football. Their journey inspires hope and pride for Congolese sport and demonstrates that anything is possible with determination and perseverance.
Monday August 8, all eyes will be on Adelaide for this unexpected match between Morocco and France. The Atlas Lionesses will have the opportunity to mark the history of women’s football by creating a new feat. It remains to be seen whether they will succeed in bringing down the French favorites and continuing their astonishing journey in this Women’s World Cup. Come to the field to find out!