AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWorld Cup Shock: Morocco beat the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in extra time in the Round of 32 in Monterrey, sending Ronald Koeman’s side out at the earliest stage in Dutch World Cup history. Match Turning Points: Cody Gakpo scored for the Netherlands in the 72nd minute, then Issa Diop headed Morocco’s equaliser in stoppage time to force extra time; Yassine Bounou then made a key save in the shootout before Ismael Saibari scored the winning kick. Next Up: Morocco advance to face Canada in the Round of 16 in Houston on Saturday. Reaction at Home and Abroad: Moroccan fans celebrated in Dutch cities including The Hague, where AFP reported clashes with police and arrests. Coach Quotes: Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said the team earned respect by staying calm and believing in their plan, while Virgil van Dijk said the Netherlands’ defensive game plan “worked” but they were undone by the late equaliser and missed penalties.
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