Another unexpected result was recorded in the football World Cup jointly hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Medianews.az reports that in the round of 16, the Netherlands national team faced the Morocco national football team. The tense match ended the regular time with a 1:1 draw.
The only goal of the European representative was scored by Cody Gakpo in the 72nd minute. The Morocco national team avoided defeat with a goal by Issa Diop in the 90+1st minute.
Since the teams could not change the score in extra time, the winner was decided in the penalty shootout. The Moroccan players, who were more accurate, won 3:2 in the 11-meter penalties and advanced to the round of 16.
The Morocco team will face the winner of the France - Sweden pairing in the next stage.
It should be recalled that in the previously held round of 16 matches, Canada defeated South Africa, Brazil beat Japan, and Paraguay defeated Germany to qualify for the round of 16.//Milli.Az