Morocco defeated the Netherlands 3-2 on Monday, June 29th in a dramatic penalty shootout to advance to the last 16 of the World Cup.
After both teams tied 1-1 until the 120th minute, Morocco defeated the Netherlands 3-2 on spot kicks.
Cody Gakpo’s goal in the 72nd minute gave the Netherlands a 1-0 lead, and it looked like the goal would last for the rest of the game in Monterrey, Mexico, until stoppage time.
However, Issa Diop rescued Morocco with a header in the 91st minute, sending the match into extra time. After the most intense shootout ever seen, Morocco will face Canada in the round of 16.
Relive the full shootout below.
Ismael Saibari scores – Morocco win!
The forward, who plays for PSV in the Netherlands, won the shootout with a low shot from his left.
Netherlands 2, Morocco 3
Crisencio Somerville has been saved!
The attacker tried to break through the middle, but Bono stuck out his hand and swatted him away.
Netherlands 2, Morocco 2
Achraf Hakimi hits the post!
Morocco’s star player hits the left post!
Netherlands 2, Morocco 2
Quinten Timber absent
Timber missed the shot low to the left post.
Netherlands 2, Morocco 2
Kemzuddin Talbi’s score
On his first penalty attempt of his career, Talbi converted to his right.
Netherlands 2, Morocco 2
Wout Weghorst’s score
The big forward buried his shot high.
Netherlands 2, Morocco 1
Sufjan Rahimi’s score – barely
Rahimi manages to score even though it looks like Bad Verbruggen has made a save! But it somehow drips out.
Netherlands 1, Morocco 1
Justin Kluivert hits the post
The forward took a staggering step and slammed his shot against the post.
Netherlands 1, Morocco 0
Neil El Ainaoui hits the bar
The midfielder rose too high and his shot hit the crossbar.
Netherlands 1, Morocco 0
Teen Coop Minor Score
The veteran placed the shot perfectly into the right corner.
Netherlands 1, Morocco 0
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