Moroccan U17 Women secure 3-1 victory over Costa Rica at World Cup

Morocco’s women’s under-17 team claimed a decisive 3-1 win over Costa Rica on Friday evening at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat.

The result came in their final Group A match of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.

Mayssa Baha gave Morocco the perfect start, finding the net just four minutes into the game.

The young striker continued her fine form by doubling the lead from the penalty spot in the 39th minute, giving her side a strong advantage before halftime.

Costa Rica struggled to cope with Morocco’s high tempo and attacking pressure throughout the first half.

The North Africans dominated possession and created several scoring chances, forcing the Costa Rican defence into repeated errors.

In the second half, Morocco maintained control, displaying excellent teamwork and composure in midfield.

Their persistence paid off in the 77th minute when Costa Rican defender Fabiana Alfaro mistakenly deflected the ball into her own net, extending Morocco’s lead to 3-0.

Costa Rica managed to grab a late consolation goal deep into stoppage time, as Naima Moya struck in the 90th minute plus five.

Despite that effort, it was too late to alter the outcome as Morocco held firm to seal an impressive victory.

The win marked a strong finish to Morocco’s group-stage campaign, reflecting their tactical discipline and clinical finishing.

The players celebrated the result with fans in Rabat, showing gratitude for the passionate home support that spurred them on throughout the contest.

Morocco’s performance underlined their growing status in women’s youth football, with Baha’s brace proving vital once again in the team’s successful group run.