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Paul Myers

Germany eliminated as Colombia and Morocco reach last-16 at women's World Cup

Moroccan players celebrated passage into the knockout stages of the World Cup following a 1-0 defeat of Colombia and Germany's 1-1 draw with South Korea. AFP - COLIN MURTY

Colombia and Morocco moved into the last-16 at the women's World Cup on Thursday following an extraordinary turn of events in Group H for the two-time champions Germany.

Going into the final games in the pool, Morocco - runners-up at last year's Africa Cup of Nations - needed to better the result of the Germans who were playing South Korea at Brisbane Stadium.

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