Morocco win shootout to send Netherlands home
Morocco advances to the World Cup Round of 16 after a chaotic penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands.
📍 Where it landed
Morocco defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shootout to advance to the World Cup Round of 16. Following the match, fans in The Hague clashed with police and violence erupted in the Netherlands.
Epilogue added 73d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Morocco defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shootout to secure a spot in the Round of 16. The match featured a goal from Cody Gakpo and a shootout described by The New York Times as including an own goal, a 'stand-up' save, and five misses.
Diop was identified by Fulham FC as the hero for Morocco. Coverage from The New York Post, AP News, and Euronews highlights post-match volatility, reporting clashes between fans and police in The Hague, including bottle-throwing.
Meanwhile, Reuters and The Guardian report that Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman defended his defensive tactics despite the exit. Morocco is scheduled to face Canada in the Round of 16 this Saturday, according to TSN.
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Celebrations and bottle-throwing on Dutch streets after dramatic Morocco win The Guardian · 76d ago broke it first
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‘I’d do it again’: Ronald Koeman defiant in defeat after the Netherlands sent home The Guardian · 76d ago broke it first
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How did Morocco win the match?
Morocco defeated the Netherlands via a penalty shootout.
What happened in The Hague after the game?
Fans clashed with police and celebrations were marred by violence and bottle-throwing, according to reports from the New York Post and The Guardian.
Who will Morocco play next?
Morocco will face Canada in the Round of 16 on Saturday.
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