Morocco Stuns Netherlands in Penalty Shootout | Dublin News

Dutch dreams shattered in a heart-stopping penalty shootout as Morocco stunned the Netherlands, ending their World Cup hopes in dramatic fashion. Cody Gakpo opened the scoring in the 72nd minute — a moment of raw emotion after personal tragedy — but Morocco equalized in stoppage time. Coach Ronald Koeman’s ultra-defensive tactics stifled Dutch attacking flair, turning the match into a tense, physical battle. With extra time uneventful and goalkeepers standing tall, Morocco’s penalty heroics sealed their place in history — a landmark moment for African football as they advance, while the Netherlands return home. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e053edee9855a8a9