Colombia Aims to Top World Cup Group H with Win Against Morocco

"We didn’t come to beat Germany, we came to win the World Cup," said Colombian midfielder Catalina Usme after the victory over Germany (2-1) on Sunday in Sydney. The Colombian players are preparing to face the Atlas Lionesses on Thursday with a clear objective: to win the victory and take first place in group H with 9 points, comments Futbolred.

If the Colombians draw against the Moroccans, and if Germany wins against South Korea, it is Germany that would take the lead of the group with 6 points and a considerable goal difference (with its 6 goals against Morocco). In case of defeat, Colombia will be second in the group, considering the goal difference with Morocco, -5 for the Atlas Lionesses and +3 for the Colombians.

For this decisive match, the Colombian team will have to make some adjustments, some players having been injured during the duel against Germany. Thus, the quartet in defense could be maintained if Jorelyn Carabalí recovers as expected. Carolina Arias, who has played the last two games, could take a break and give way to Ana María Guzmán.

In midfield, several options are planned. Daniela Montoya could return, or be replaced by Lorena Bedoya Durango or Mónica Ramos. In attack, Mayra Ramírez remains a key piece, but could also be replaced by Lady Andrade or Elexa Bahr. The match against the Atlas Lionesses is scheduled for Thursday in Perth.