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Morocco advance in World Cup after penalty shootout win over the Netherlands

Netherlands' Justin Kluivert misses a penalty during the penalty shootout. REUTERS

MONTERREY, Mexico: Morocco ⁠beat the Netherlands 3-2 ​on penalties on Monday to reach the World Cup last 16 after their Round of 32 tie ​ended 1-1 following extra time, setting up a ‌meeting with co-hosts Canada.

Ismael Saibari converted the winning spot kick after Yassine Bounou saved Crysencio Summerville's penalty, sending Morocco through after a dramatic contest in which they had forced extra time with a stoppage-time equaliser.

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