United News of Bangladesh

Morocco booked their place in the World Cup Round of 16 after defeating the Netherlands 3-2 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw after extra time on Monday, handing the Dutch their earliest-ever exit from the tournament. The decisive moment came after the shootout was level at 2-2 through four rounds. Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou denied Crysencio Summerville with a crucial save before Ismael Saibari calmly converted the winning penalty, sending the ball into the bottom-left corner as Dutch goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen dived the opposite way. The Netherlands had taken the lead in the 72nd minute through Cody Gakpo, who finished from Summerville's assist. Gakpo became emotional after scoring as teammates and coaching staff rushed onto the field to embrace him following the recent loss of his unborn child. Morocco forced extra time when Issa Diop headed home a cross from Chemsdine Talbi in the first minute of stoppage time.