Netherlands v Morocco

72'

Goal

A GOAL THAT MEANS SO MUCH TO GAKPO! 1-0 NETHERLANDS! After an extremely difficult personal week for the Liverpool forward, he’s popped up to give his team - and his country - a lead with 18 minutes to go. Only recently onto the pitch, Weghorst glances Verbruggen’s header back towards Summerville, who charges to the edge of the 18-yard box before slipping at the worst possible time. Still battling, the winger manages to scuff the ball across for the late run of Gakpo, who slams a finish underneath Bounou and into the net!

Assist Crysencio Summerville

71'

Substitution

A like-for-like replacement at striker for the Oranje sees Weghorst sent into the fray to trouble the Morocco defence - ending Brobbey’s contest.

71'

Substitution

A change for the Netherlands following the hydration break sees Juventus’ Koopmeiners come on in place of Ake.

Netherlands have progressed from seven of their last 10 World Cup knockout round games since 2010, though three of their last five have gone to a penalty shoot-out. Their last such match saw them lose 4-3 on spot-kicks to Argentina - the eventual champions - in the 2022 quarter-final.

Just as in the first period, the match official stops play midway through the second half and gives the two teams an opportunity to rehydrate. Koeman and Ouahbi will also get one last chance to speak to the XIs on the pitch and give them some final words of encouragement, ahead of what could be a decisive period in the match.