Saibari sends Morocco past Netherlands on penalties

Netherlands out, Saibari the hero again

Your team is through to the quarter-finals. Morocco 1–1 Netherlands after 120 minutes, then 3–2 on penalties in the round of 16 (1). Ismael Saibari buried his spot-kick and has now scored in every knockout round. The Dutch goalkeeper sent a penalty wayward, and the night tipped into chaos.

Koeman defends his setup, faces questions on his future

Ronald Koeman played five at the back and made no apology for it. "I would do the same again," he said after the exit (1). He also signalled he will reflect on whether to continue as head coach. The Dutch press called the approach cautious. The result speaks for itself.

Racist abuse after the shootout

Three Netherlands players who missed from the spot were targeted with racist abuse online after the final whistle (3). The Dutch football federation plans to file a formal complaint with FIFA.