Netherlands 1-1 Morocco — World Cup

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A Dutch-raised star just delivered the ultimate heartbreak to the Netherlands.

Ismael Saibari scored the decisive penalty as Morocco knocked the Netherlands out of the World Cup in a chaotic shootout.

's emotional 72nd-minute opener put the Dutch on the brink of the Round of 16. But manager ordered his side to defend deep, and Morocco punished them. Issa Diop headed a dramatic equalizer in the 91st minute to force extra time. Morocco’s high press dominated midfield transition, while battled in a high-speed duel on the flank. After a tense extra time, a chaotic shootout saw miss for the Dutch. stepped up to slot the winner. Morocco advances to the Round of 16, while the Dutch go home.

— and get this
Despite the shootout loss, the Netherlands extended their all-time World Cup unbeaten streak to a record 16 matches.
Morocco defender Issa Diop picked the perfect moment for his first-ever international goal, heading in the 91st-minute equalizer.
's three-game scoring streak ended in open play, but he still scored the most important penalty of his life.
Morocco played most of their historic 1986 World Cup matches in Monterrey, the same city where they just secured this famous victory.