Morocco through to World Cup round of 16 with shootout win over Netherlands
- On Tuesday, Moroccan fans celebrated in Rotterdam and The Hague after Morocco knocked the Netherlands out of the World Cup, prompting police to make 14 arrests in early morning clashes.
- Morocco defeated the Dutch in a penalty shootout after their last 32 match in Monterrey ended 1-1, triggering jubilant street celebrations in the early hours of Tuesday.
- In The Hague, 10 people were arrested around Vaillantlaan in the Schilderswijk district, while four arrests for assault and breach of the peace occurred on the West-Kruiskade in Rotterdam.
- Police used water cannons after officers were attacked with fireworks and stones, though resident Tara said the response was "on the warpath," describing it as heavy-handed.
- Morocco next plays Canada on Saturday for a place in the quarter-finals, with supporters dreaming of another historic World Cup run after the Dutch penalty victory.
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Tuukka Kotimäki believes that the Netherlands, who lost to Morocco in the penalty shootout, have sold their souls. Johan Cruyff's legacy has been destroyed and the Netherlands still cannot succeed.
World Cup: Penalty shootout win sends Morocco past Netherlands
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Morocco Edge Netherlands in Penalty Thriller to Reach Round of 16
Morocco secured their place in the World Cup last 16 after defeating the Netherlands on Monday, 29 June, in a dramatic penalty shoot-out at Monterrey, Mexico, following a 1–1 draw. After both teams were locked at 2–2 in the shoot-out, Ismael Saibari converted the decisive penalty to send Morocco through and end the Netherlands’ campaign at the earliest stage of the tournament in the country’s men’s World Cup history. The match itself had taken a…
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