Morocco reach last 16 after Netherlands shootout collapse
Morocco are through to the last 16 of the World Cup after a wild penalty shootout win over the Netherlands (1). Yassine Bounou made the decisive save, Cody Gakpo and Denzel Dumfries both missed from the spot for the Dutch, while Ismael Saibari and Issa Diop converted for Morocco. The result sets up a meeting with Canada. For Qatar, knocked out earlier with performances widely panned as disastrous, the sight of a regional rival thriving only sharpens the sting of your own tournament exit.
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- 1. theguardian.com — Morocco edge wild last-32 penalty shootout as Netherlands pay heavy price for misses