United News of Bangladesh

The Netherlands and Morocco were locked at 1-1 after regulation time in their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash on Monday, sending the match into extra time. The Dutch took the lead in the 72nd minute when Cody Gakpo found the net from a pass by Crysencio Summerville. Following the goal, Gakpo was embraced by his teammates and coaching staff as he became emotional on the field. The forward and his partner, Noa van der Bij, recently revealed they had lost their unborn child. Morocco equalised deep into stoppage time as Issa Diop headed home a cross from Chemsdine Talbi in the 91st minute to force extra time. The fixture featured the two highest-ranked teams in the Round of 32, with Morocco entering the tournament ranked sixth in the world and the Netherlands seventh.