Morocco Fans Clash With Hague Police After 1-1 Win Sends Dutch Out on Penalties
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Updated · The Associated Press · Jun 30
Morocco Fans Clash With Hague Police After 1-1 Win Sends Dutch Out on Penalties
3 articles · Updated · The Associated Press · Jun 30
Summary
Police in The Hague used riot squads and a water cannon after Morocco supporters in the Schilderswijk district hurled fireworks and stones following the team's penalty-shootout win over the Netherlands; several people were arrested.
Heavy fireworks and street gatherings followed Morocco's 1-1 draw and shootout victory Monday night, which handed the Dutch their earliest World Cup exit.
Casablanca erupted in celebration when Ismael Saibari converted the decisive penalty, with flares, car horns and flag-waving crowds filling the streets into the early morning.
Morocco now faces co-host Canada in the Round of 16 on Saturday, fueling hopes of another deep run after becoming the first African semifinalist four years ago.