Morocco win 3-2 in the shootout after a 1-1 draw to set up a Round of 16 clash with Canada.
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Morocco defeated the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32.
Both teams created chances in a closely contested match, but neither could find a winner after regulation or extra time. The contest was eventually decided in a tense penalty shootout.
Morocco held their nerve from the spot, converting crucial penalties while limiting the Netherlands’ chances. The victory sends Morocco into the Round of 16, where they will face Canada with a place in the quarter-finals at stake.
