Morocco eliminated Netherlands (Photo-GETTY IMAGES)
Another big upset was seen in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup. The strong team of Netherlands was defeated 3-2 by Morocco in the penalty shootout. The hero of Morocco’s victory was Issa Diop, who equalized his team by scoring a goal in the 91st minute and then Morocco achieved a historic victory in the penalty shootout. With this victory, the Moroccan team has reached the pre-quarterfinals and will now face Canada in Houston on July 4.
Who scored the goal for Netherlands?
There were many attempts to score a goal during the match but the score remained 0-0 in the first half. However, after this Netherlands scored a goal in the 72nd minute. This goal was scored by Kodi Gakpo. Crescencio Somerville gave an important assist by moving his foot while falling in the box and after this Gakpo scored the goal with a sharp shot.
Who scored the goal for Morocco?
It seemed that Morocco would lose this match but a miracle happened in the 91st minute. Issa Diop scored the goal with an amazing header. His powerful header was impossible for Netherlands goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen to stop. Diop’s goal took the match into extra time and then the match ended in a 1-1 draw. After this the penalty shootout started where the Netherlands players disintegrated under pressure.
The goal by Issa diop to make it 1-1 against Netherlands #NEDMARpic.twitter.com/qsQYi2DFCf
— EYO.🇫🇷 (@Jartazi3) June 30, 2026
What happened in the penalty shootout in the Netherlands-Morocco match?
- The first penalty for the Netherlands was taken by Koopmeiners, who scored the goal. El Aynaoui took the kick for Morocco and could not score.
- Netherlands’ second penalty kick was missed. This mistake was made by Kluivert. However, Morocco’s Rahimi scored a brilliant goal.
- Weghorst scored for the Netherlands and Morocco’s Talbi made no mistake.
- Q. Timber missed a goal for the Netherlands and Moroccan player Hakimi also made a mistake.
- Summerville took the fifth penalty kick for the Netherlands and he also made a mistake and then Saibari scored a goal to give Morocco the victory.
Issa Diop leaves France and joins Morocco
Talking about Issa Diop, who led Morocco to victory, this player was born in France. But he joined Morocco this year because France did not give him a place in the team. Issa Diop’s mother is Moroccan, due to which he got a place in the football team. This player has been a part of all the teams of France from Under 16 to Under 21. Currently this player plays for Fulham in the Premier League.
