Morocco advanced to the World Cup round of 16 after a penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands, following a 1-1 draw, according to ESPN.
Summary
According to ESPN, Morocco secured their place in the World Cup round of 16 by defeating the Netherlands in a penalty shootout after the match ended 1-1 on Monday night.
The Details
The game finished level at 1-1 after regular time, forcing the tie to be decided from the penalty spot. Morocco held their nerve to win the shootout and progress to the knockout stages, while the Netherlands were eliminated from the tournament.
ESPN reports that the result marks a significant achievement for Morocco, who now advance to face further competition in the round of 16.
What It Means
Morocco's victory sends them through to the next round, while the Netherlands' World Cup campaign comes to an end. The Atlas Lions will now prepare for their round of 16 fixture as they continue their tournament journey.
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Source: Reported by ESPN. Summary compiled by NinetyMins.
