Pakistan, June 30 -- Morocco secured a dramatic victory over the Netherlands in a penalty shootout to book their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after an entertaining contest ended level following extra time.

The match finished 1-1 after regulation time, with both teams finding the net once before neither side could break the deadlock during the additional 30 minutes.

The Netherlands opened the scoring through Cody Gakpo, giving the Dutch an early advantage. Morocco responded with an equaliser from Diop, ensuring the match remained evenly balanced heading into extra time.

With neither side able to produce a winning goal, the contest was decided by a penalty shootout. Morocco held their nerve from the spot, defeating the Netherl...