On June 30 Hong Kong time, in the World Cup Round of 32, the Netherlands faced Morocco. In the first half, both sides traded attacks but failed to break the deadlock, ending the half 0-0. In the second half, Cody Gakpo scored with a volley from inside the box for the Netherlands, while Issa Diop equalized with a header. The match ended 1-1 after 90 minutes, forcing extra time.
Neither team scored in extra time, leading to a penalty shootout. In the shootout, Neil El Aynaoui, Justin Kluivert, Quinten Timber, Achraf Hakimi, and Crysencio Summerville all missed their spot-kicks. Ultimately, Morocco defeated the Netherlands 4-3 to advance.
Key events:
In the 71st minute, Gakpo scored with a low drive, putting the Netherlands 1-0 up against Morocco.
In the 91st minute, Issa Diop headed in the equalizer, as Morocco snatched a dramatic stoppage-time draw of 1-1 with the Netherlands.
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