GERMANY, A TWO-TIME WINNER, WAS ELIMINATED FOLLOWING A 1-1 DRAW WITH SOUTH KOREA.

After being held to a 1-1 stalemate by South Korea on Thursday, Germany was unable to advance past the group round for the first time in Women’s World Cup history.

Germany needed to win in order to advance after Morocco defeated Colombia 1-0. Germany, under the captaincy of Alexandra Popp, had many chances to score but failed to do so. With six points, Colombia took first place in Group H, and Morocco finished in second. Germany came in fourth with four.

Cho Sohyun’s composed finish after receiving a defense-splitting ball from Lee Youngju gave South Korea the lead early in the sixth minute.

Popp scored Germany’s equalizer in the 42nd minute with a powerful header from a cross from Svenja Huth.

Throughout the second half, Germany sought the game-winning goal. In the 57th minute, VAR overruled Popp’s goal that would have given the Germans the victory. A few minutes later, Popp nearly scored with another header, but the crossbar stopped him.

In the eleventh and twelfth minutes of stoppage time, Sydney Lohmann had two chances to score for Germany, but both of her attempts were wide and high.

For the first time in nine Women’s World Cup participation, Germany, the second-ranked team in the world, was unable to proceed past the group stage.

With just one point, South Korea placed last in the group but may be proud of holding the defending champions to a draw.

Germany and South Korea will both be returning home after finishing third and fourth in their respective groups.

In the round of 16, Colombia will play Jamaica in Melbourne, and Morocco will go to Adelaide to play France.