Morocco down Netherlands to reach World Cup last 16
Morocco defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shoot-out to advance to the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday after a thrilling battle in Monterrey finished 1-1 after extra-time...
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Morocco has advanced to the World Cup last 16 after defeating the Netherlands in a dramatic penalty shootout. The thrilling match concluded in a 1-1 draw after extra time.
- Morocco secured a 3-2 victory in the penalty shootout, with goalkeeper Yassine Bounou making a crucial save and striker Ismael Saibari scoring the winning penalty.
- Key players involved included Cody Gakpo for the Netherlands, who scored their goal, and Issa Diop for Morocco, who netted a dramatic equaliser in injury time.
- The victory sets up a last 16 clash for Morocco against Canada in Houston on Saturday.
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