Overview
- In Monterrey on Tuesday the match finished 1-1 after 120 minutes and Morocco won the penalty shootout 3-2 to knock the Netherlands out of the tournament.
- Cody Gakpo scored a teary 72nd-minute goal after recently announcing the death of his unborn son, but Issa Diop equalised in stoppage time to force extra time.
- Goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen made several crucial saves but an incident in the shootout led to an own goal and three missed Dutch penalties decided the tie.
- Pundits sharply criticised Ronald Koeman’s defensive 5-2-3 selection and substitution choices for leaving Oranje short of attacking chances, and Koeman said he will now consider his future as coach.
- Large, jubilant street celebrations by Moroccan supporters filled Dutch cities and the result underlines Morocco’s growing international stature as they prepare to meet Canada in the quarterfinals.