Football fans clash with police after Netherlands suffer World Cup heartbreak

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMorocco dramatically defeated the Netherlands 3-2 in a penalty shootout after their World Cup match ended 1-1 following extra time, securing their place in the Round of 16. The Netherlands initially took the lead in the 72nd minute through Cody Gakpo, but Morocco equalised in the 91st minute with a powerful header from Issa Diop, forcing the game into extra time. Following Morocco's victory, widespread celebrations erupted in Casablanca, with fans filling the streets, setting off flares and fireworks, and continuing their jubilation into the early morning hours. Conversely, in The Hague, police clashed with supporters after the Netherlands' elimination, deploying riot squads and a water cannon to disperse crowds who had set off heavy fireworks and thrown stones, resulting in several arrests. Morocco are now scheduled to play co-hosts Canada in the next round, with fans holding high expectations of emulating their historic 2022 World Cup run where they became the first African team to reach the semi-finals. In fullViolence erupts in the Netherlands after dramatic World Cup defeat by MoroccoThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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