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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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‘I’d do it again’: Ronald Koeman defiant in defeat after the Netherlands sent home

Ronald Koeman stands on the sideline with his players during the penalty shootout against Morocco
Ronald Koeman and the Netherlands players watch from the sideline during the last-32 penalty shootout against Morocco. Photograph: Carl Recine/Getty Images

An embattled Ronald Koeman said he will consider his future as manager of the Netherlands after they were eliminated from the World Cup by Morocco.

The Netherlands tumbled out on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the last-32 tie, the pill even more bitter to swallow because they had been leading at the start of added time. Issa Diop cancelled out Cody Gakpo’s goal and, in a spiky post-match press conference, Koeman said he will decide whether to continue his three-and-a-half year tenure, which is his second in charge of the national team.

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