Netherlands vs Morocco Prediction, Preview and Stats

2026 World Cup, World
Monterrey Stadium Tue, 30 Jun - 1:00 AM
World Cup
Netherlands NED
1 – 1
Morocco MAR
Full Time: Finished on Penalties Tue, 30 Jun 1:00 AM
Round of 32
Cody Gakpo - 72'
Crysencio Summerville - 9'
Quinten Timber - 7'
Wout Weghorst - 5'
Justin Kluivert - 3'
Teun Koopmeiners - 1'
Goal
|
Goal
Issa Diop - 90+1'

CONTEXT

The match between Netherlands and Morocco concluded with a 1-1 draw after a goalless first half. Netherlands managed 30 percent possession while Morocco held 70 percent. Expected goals stood at 0.39 for Netherlands and 0.82 for Morocco creating a differential of minus 0.43. The stronger team designation went to Netherlands yet the outcome remained a draw consistent with the xG data. No red cards were shown to either side. The deviation level registered as moderate at 8.1 percent with the deviation attributed to Netherlands. Efficiency metrics stayed in line with observed patterns throughout the contest.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Netherlands recorded only 30 percent possession against Morocco's 70 percent.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with the overall performance indicators.
  • xG alignment: The 1-1 draw proved consistent with the xG distribution of 0.39 to 0.82.
  • Market alignment: The final result aligned with pre-match market expectations.
  • xG expectations: Morocco generated higher xG yet could not convert the advantage into a win.
  • Event impact: Both goals occurred after halftime in a match that stayed level at 0-0.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred to alter the match structure or dynamics.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

W. Pereira Sampaio

Brazil 25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 4 0.36
Fouls / match 30.4
Yellow cards / match 4
Red cards / match 0.36
Penalties / match 0.36

Other match officials

B. Pires

1st Assistant

Brazil

B. Boschilia

2nd Assistant

Brazil

C. Garay

4th Official

Chile

League averages

World Cup Based on last 100 matches

Fouls / match 18.21
Yellow cards / match 1.99
Red cards / match 0.1
Penalties / match 0.11
Netherlands R. Koeman
R. Koeman
VS
Morocco M. Ouahbi
M. Ouahbi
2.33
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.33
2.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Tunisia Rank: W
Sweden Rank: W
Japan Rank: D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Haiti Rank: W
Scotland Rank: W
Brazil Rank: D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Netherlands
4.47%
Draw
91.93%
Away Morocco
3.61%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
33.83
29.51
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Netherlands
Morocco
Power Score
33.83
29.51
League Position
1
2
Global Rank
7
8

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Netherlands — Opponent-weighted form score
Morocco — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Netherlands Morocco

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Netherlands

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Morocco

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Netherlands ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Morocco
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
25.83
19.00
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
19.00
25.83
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Netherlands +0.61 Efficiency Index
vs
Morocco -0.61 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Netherlands
Morocco
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Netherlands
vs
Morocco
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Netherlands Morocco
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
23%
13%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
5.00 5.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
+4.91 vs +4.89
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Netherlands Morocco
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
13%
23%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
5.00 5.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
+4.89 vs +4.91
Netherlands
Morocco
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Netherlands
vs
Morocco
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Netherlands Morocco
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Netherlands 0.17
Morocco 0.24
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Netherlands Morocco
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Netherlands 0.09
Morocco 0.09
Netherlands
Morocco
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • MAR had peak pressure around 24'.
  • NED started the game with stronger pressure.
NED Pressure MAR Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: MAR reached the top pressure at 24' (88.25).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Netherlands NED Home
0 matches
Morocco MAR Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-01T00:00:24+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
B. Verbruggen
Netherlands
1 B. Verbruggen
J. van Hecke
Netherlands
6 J. van Hecke
V. van Dijk
Netherlands
4 (C) V. van Dijk
N. Aké
Substitution
Netherlands
5 N. Aké
D. Dumfries
Netherlands
22 D. Dumfries
R. Gravenberch
Substitution
Netherlands
8 R. Gravenberch
F. de Jong
Substitution
Netherlands
21 F. de Jong
M. van de Ven
Substitution
Netherlands
15 M. van de Ven
C. Summerville
Netherlands
24 C. Summerville
C. Gakpo
Substitution
Netherlands
11 C. Gakpo
B. Brobbey
Substitution
Netherlands
19 B. Brobbey

General Information

Date & Time :
Jun 30, 2026, 01:00 AM
Competition :
2026 World Cup, World · Round of 32
Stadium :
Monterrey Stadium
Capacity :
53500
Attendance :
51243
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Wilton Pereira Sampaio
Bruno Raphael Pires
Bruno Boschilia
Cristián Garay

Statistics

Possession
NED
34%
MAR
66%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 1
1 Big Chances Created 5
1 Shots 4
35 Dangerous attacks 46
30 Possession 70
5 Corners 8
15 Free kicks 22
0 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

54 Ball Safe 60
8 Goal Kicks 5
3 Goal Attempts 10
6 Substitutions 5
28 Throwins 17
0 Hit Woodwork 1
19 Successful Headers 11
1 Assists 1
5 Injuries 1
14 Dribble Attempts 21
2 Successful Dribbles 8
14 Successful Dribbles Percentage 38

Attacking

101 Attacks 152
0 Big Chances Missed 4

Possession

47 Long Passes 48
371 Passes 879
292 Successful Passes 801
79 Successful Passes Percentage 91
4 Key Passes 9
16 Successful Long Passes 21
34 Successful Long Passes Percentage 44

Defensive

5 Saves 1
19 Tackles 19
11 Interceptions 11
53 Duels Won 53

Build-up

10 Total Crosses 18
3 Accurate Crosses 4

Discipline

3 Offsides 0
18 Fouls 15

Lineup

Referee : Wilton Pereira Sampaio

Starting XI ▼

1
Bart Verbruggen
Bart Verbruggen Goalkeeper
7.21
4
Virgil van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk (C) Defender
6.77
5
Nathan Aké
Nathan Aké Defender
6.59
20
Teun Koopmeiners
Teun Koopmeiners
Midfielder71'
6.6
6
Jan Paul van Hecke
Jan Paul van Hecke Defender
6.82
8
Ryan Gravenberch
Ryan Gravenberch Midfielder
6.5
26
Quinten Timber
Quinten Timber
Midfielder86'
6.47
15
Micky van de Ven
Micky van de Ven Midfielder
6.84
25
Jorrel Hato
Jorrel Hato
Defender86'
6.23
21
Frenkie de Jong
Frenkie de Jong Midfielder
6.74
3
Marten de Roon
Marten de Roon
Midfielder110'
6.52
22
Denzel Dumfries
Denzel Dumfries Midfielder
6.28
11
Cody Gakpo
Cody Gakpo Attacker
6.9
7
Justin Kluivert
Justin Kluivert
Attacker113'
6.53
19
Brian Brobbey
Brian Brobbey Attacker
6.66
9
Wout Weghorst
Wout Weghorst
Attacker71'
6.65
24
Crysencio Summerville
Crysencio Summerville Attacker
7.12
Referee : Wilton Pereira Sampaio

Starting XI ▼

1
Yassine Bounou
Yassine Bounou Goalkeeper
6.47
2
Achraf Hakimi
Achraf Hakimi (C) Defender
8
3
Noussair Mazraoui
Noussair Mazraoui Defender
7.55
14
Issa Diop
Issa Diop Defender
7.63
18
Chadi Riad
Chadi Riad Defender
6.55
26
Anass Salah-Eddine
Anass Salah-Eddine
Defender75'
6.77
6
Ayyoub Bouaddi
Ayyoub Bouaddi Midfielder
7.04
15
Samir El Mourabet
Samir El Mourabet
Midfielder79'
6.75
8
Azzedine Ounahi
Azzedine Ounahi Midfielder
7.48
9
Soufiane Rahimi
Soufiane Rahimi
Attacker86'
6.47
10
Brahim Díaz
Brahim Díaz Midfielder
6.63
16
Gessime Yassine
Gessime Yassine
Attacker79'
6.71
23
Bilal El Khannouss
Bilal El Khannouss Midfielder
6.51
7
Chemsdine Talbi
Chemsdine Talbi
Attacker87'
7.08
24
Neil El Aynaoui
Neil El Aynaoui Midfielder
7.5
11
Ismael Saibari
Ismael Saibari Attacker
6.76

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Justin Kluivert → Cody Gakpo
11th Substitution
113'
Event
Marten de Roon  → Frenkie de Jong
10th Substitution
110'
90+1'
Event
Issa Diop
Header / 2nd Goal
87'
Event
Chemsdine Talbi → Bilal El Khannouss
9th Substitution
Event
Jorrel Hato → Micky van de Ven
6th Substitution
86'
Event
Quinten Timber → Ryan Gravenberch
8th Substitution
86'
86'
Event
Soufiane Rahimi → Azzedine Ounahi
7th Substitution
79'
Event
Samir El Mourabet → Ayyoub Bouaddi
4th Substitution
79'
Event
Gessime Yassine → Brahim Díaz
5th Substitution
75'
Event
Anass Salah-Eddine → Chadi Riad
3rd Substitution
Event
Cody Gakpo
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
72'
Event
Teun Koopmeiners → Nathan Aké
1st Substitution
71'
Event
Wout Weghorst → Brian Brobbey
2nd Substitution
71'
47'
Event
Issa Diop
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
1ST-HALF
10'
Event
Ismael Saibari
Scored
Event
Crysencio Summerville
GoalkeeperSave
9'
8'
Event
Achraf Hakimi
OffTarget
Event
Quinten Timber
OffTarget
7'
6'
Event
Chemsdine Talbi
Scored
Event
Wout Weghorst
Scored
5'
4'
Event
Soufiane Rahimi
Scored
Event
Justin Kluivert
OffTarget
3'
2'
Event
Neil El Aynaoui
OffTarget
Event
Teun Koopmeiners
Scored
1'

Match Commentary

130
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Netherlands 1(2), Morocco 1(3). Ismael Saibari (Morocco) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.
130
Update Update
Penalty shootout ends with Morocco winning 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
129
Corner Corner
Penalty saved! Crysencio Summerville's right-footed shot for the Netherlands is saved in the top left corner by Yassine Bounou of Morocco.
127
Attempt Attempt
Penalty missed. Quinten Timber's right-footed shot for the Netherlands goes wide to the left.
127
Attempt Attempt
Penalty missed! Still Netherlands 1(2), Morocco 1(2). Achraf Hakimi (Morocco) hits the left post with a right footed shot.
126
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Chemsdine Talbi scores for Morocco with a right-footed shot. The match remains 1-1, and Morocco now has 2 penalties scored.
125
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Wout Weghorst scores for the Netherlands with a right-footed shot into the top left corner. The match remains 1-1, and the Netherlands now have 2 penalties scored.
124
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Soufiane Rahimi scores for Morocco with a right-footed shot into the bottom left corner. The match remains 1-1, and Morocco now has 1 penalty scored.
123
Attempt Attempt
Penalty missed! The score remains Netherlands 1(1), Morocco 1. Justin Kluivert hits the left post with a right-footed shot.
122
Attempt Attempt
Penalty missed! The match remains Netherlands 1(1), Morocco 1. Neil El Aynaoui of Morocco hits the bar with a right-footed shot.
121
Update Update
Penalty shootout begins after the match finishes 1-1.
121
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Teun Koopmeiners scores for the Netherlands with a left-footed shot into the bottom right corner. The match remains 1-1, and the Netherlands now have 1 penalty scored.
120
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
120
Update Update
Second half extra time ends with the match tied at 1-1 between the Netherlands and Morocco.
118
Update Update
Chemsdine Talbi from Morocco is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
118
Update Update
Denzel Dumfries commits a foul for the Netherlands.
116
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
116
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Crysencio Summerville from the Netherlands.
114
Update Update
Soufiane Rahimi of Morocco is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
114
Update Update
Denzel Dumfries commits a foul for the Netherlands.
113
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for the Netherlands: Justin Kluivert comes on for Cody Gakpo.
112
Update Update
Foul committed by Neil El Aynaoui of Morocco.
112
Update Update
Cody Gakpo of the Netherlands wins a free kick in the attacking half.
110
Update Update
Anass Salah-Eddine commits a foul for Morocco.
110
Update Update
Wout Weghorst of the Netherlands is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
110
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for the Netherlands: Marten de Roon comes on for Frenkie de Jong.
107
Update Update
Gessime Yassine from Morocco is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
107
Update Update
Cody Gakpo commits a foul for the Netherlands.
106
Update Update
Second half extra time begins after the match finishes 1-1.
105
Update Update
Quinten Timber wins a free kick for the Netherlands in the defensive half.
105
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 0 minutes of added time.
105
Update Update
Foul committed by Neil El Aynaoui of Morocco.
105
Update Update
First half of extra time ends with the score at 1-1 between the Netherlands and Morocco.
102
Update Update
Wout Weghorst of the Netherlands commits a handball.
97
Corner Corner
Morocco is awarded a corner after Bart Verbruggen concedes.
97
Update Update
Anass Salah-Eddine commits a foul for Morocco.
97
Update Update
Frenkie de Jong from the Netherlands is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
97
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Soufiane Rahimi's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Bart Verbruggen. The chance was assisted by Ismael Saibari with a through ball.
95
Update Update
Soufiane Rahimi wins a free kick for Morocco in the defensive half.
95
Update Update
Frenkie de Jong commits a foul for the Netherlands.
93
Update Update
Denzel Dumfries of the Netherlands commits a handball.
92
Update Update
Foul committed by Samir El Mourabet of Morocco.
92
Update Update
Wout Weghorst from the Netherlands wins a free kick on the right wing.
91
Update Update
First half extra time begins after the match finishes 1-1.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The match is now 1-1 as Issa Diop scores for Morocco with a header from the center of the box.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of added time.
90
Update Update
Quinten Timber from the Netherlands wins a free kick on the right wing.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Neil El Aynaoui of Morocco.
90
Update Update
Anass Salah-Eddine from Morocco earns a free kick in the defensive half.
90
Update Update
Denzel Dumfries commits a foul for the Netherlands.
90
Update Update
Ismael Saibari commits a foul for Morocco.
90
Update Update
Frenkie de Jong wins a free kick for the Netherlands in the defensive half.
88
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to the Netherlands after Issa Diop concedes.
87
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Morocco: Chemsdine Talbi comes on for Bilal El Khannouss.
86
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for the Netherlands: Quinten Timber comes on for Ryan Gravenberch.
86
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Morocco: Soufiane Rahimi comes on for Azzedine Ounahi.
86
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for the Netherlands: Jorrel Hato comes on for Micky van de Ven.
85
Update Update
Ismael Saibari commits a foul for Morocco.
85
Update Update
Virgil van Dijk wins a free kick for the Netherlands in the defensive half.
84
Update Update
Crysencio Summerville from the Netherlands commits a handball.
81
Update Update
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
80
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Ryan Gravenberch from the Netherlands.
79
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Morocco: Gessime Yassine comes on for Brahim Díaz.
79
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Morocco: Samir El Mourabet comes on for Ayyoub Bouaddi.
78
Attempt Attempt
Anass Salah-Eddine's left-footed shot from outside the box for Morocco is blocked.
77
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Morocco after Jan Paul van Hecke concedes.
77
Update Update
Achraf Hakimi from Morocco is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
77
Update Update
Teun Koopmeiners commits a foul for the Netherlands.
75
Update Update
Azzedine Ounahi from Morocco wins a free kick in the attacking half.
75
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Morocco: Anass Salah-Eddine comes on for Chadi Riad due to an injury.
75
Update Update
Frenkie de Jong commits a foul for the Netherlands.
72
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Netherlands lead 1-0 against Morocco. Cody Gakpo scores for the Netherlands with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
71
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for the Netherlands: Teun Koopmeiners comes on for Nathan Aké.
71
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for the Netherlands: Wout Weghorst comes on for Brian Brobbey.
71
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
67
Update Update
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
65
Update Update
Foul committed by Neil El Aynaoui of Morocco.
65
Update Update
Ryan Gravenberch of the Netherlands is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
62
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Morocco after Bart Verbruggen concedes.
62
Corner Corner
Morocco is awarded a corner after Frenkie de Jong concedes.
62
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Morocco after Denzel Dumfries concedes.
61
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Morocco after a concession by Virgil van Dijk.
59
Attempt Attempt
Ryan Gravenberch's left-footed shot from outside the box for the Netherlands is blocked.
59
Update Update
Ismael Saibari from Morocco is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
59
Update Update
Foul committed by Jan Paul van Hecke of the Netherlands.
58
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Bilal El Khannouss from Morocco has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the bottom right corner by Bart Verbruggen from the Netherlands.
56
Update Update
Offside called against the Netherlands. Brian Brobbey is caught offside.
56
Attempt Attempt
Achraf Hakimi's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Azzedine Ounahi, who provided a through ball.
53
Update Update
Ayyoub Bouaddi from Morocco is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
53
Update Update
Micky van de Ven commits a foul for the Netherlands.
52
Attempt Attempt
Achraf Hakimi from Morocco misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the right.
48
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Ayyoub Bouaddi (Morocco) shoots with his left foot from outside the box, but it's high and wide to the left. Achraf Hakimi provided the assist.
48
Attempt Attempt
Micky van de Ven's header from the center of the box is saved by Yassine Bounou in the top center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Jan Paul van Hecke with a headed pass.
47
Update Update
Issa Diop commits a foul for Morocco.
47
Update Update
Brian Brobbey from the Netherlands wins a free kick in the attacking half.
47
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Issa Diop of Morocco receives a yellow card for a foul.
46
Update Update
The second half begins with the score at 0-0 between the Netherlands and Morocco.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by Brian Brobbey of the Netherlands.
45
Update Update
Yassine Bounou from Morocco is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
45
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Azzedine Ounahi from Morocco has a right-footed shot from the right side of the box.
45
Update Update
Achraf Hakimi from Morocco is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
45
Update Update
Micky van de Ven commits a foul for the Netherlands.
44
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to the Netherlands after Yassine Bounou concedes.
44
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Micky van de Ven's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top center of the goal by Yassine Bounou. The assist came from Crysencio Summerville.
41
Update Update
Cody Gakpo commits a foul for the Netherlands.
41
Update Update
Ayyoub Bouaddi from Morocco is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
40
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
38
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Jan Paul van Hecke from the Netherlands.
37
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to the Netherlands after Noussair Mazraoui concedes.
37
Update Update
Denzel Dumfries of the Netherlands had a header from the center of the box, but it was blocked. Crysencio Summerville provided the assist with a cross.
36
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to the Netherlands after Noussair Mazraoui concedes.
33
Update Update
Denzel Dumfries is caught offside for the Netherlands.
31
Update Update
Crysencio Summerville from the Netherlands is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
31
Update Update
Ismael Saibari commits a foul for Morocco.
29
Update Update
Ismael Saibari commits a foul for Morocco.
29
Update Update
Micky van de Ven wins a free kick for the Netherlands on the left wing.
27
Update Update
Foul committed by Azzedine Ounahi of Morocco.
27
Update Update
Jan Paul van Hecke from the Netherlands is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
25
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are set to continue.
22
Update Update
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
21
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Morocco after a concession by Bart Verbruggen.
21
Corner Corner
Achraf Hakimi's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top right corner by Bart Verbruggen. The attempt was assisted by Ismael Saibari.
20
Corner Corner
Ayyoub Bouaddi from Morocco misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it too high. He was assisted by Azzedine Ounahi after a corner.
20
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Neil El Aynaoui's header from the right side of the six-yard box is saved in the top center of the goal by Bart Verbruggen. The chance was assisted by Achraf Hakimi's cross.
19
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Morocco after Micky van de Ven concedes.
16
Update Update
Crysencio Summerville is caught offside for the Netherlands.
14
Update Update
Chadi Riad from Morocco is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
14
Update Update
Foul committed by Brian Brobbey of the Netherlands.
11
Update Update
Foul committed by Issa Diop of Morocco.
11
Update Update
Brian Brobbey from the Netherlands wins a free kick in the defensive half.
10
Update Update
Ismael Saibari commits a foul for Morocco.
10
Update Update
Denzel Dumfries of the Netherlands wins a free kick in the defensive half.
7
Update Update
Ryan Gravenberch from the Netherlands commits a foul.
7
Update Update
Bilal El Khannouss from Morocco is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
7
Attempt Attempt
Ryan Gravenberch's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
4
Attempt Attempt
Ryan Jiro Gravenberch takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
4
Update Update
Neil El Aynaoui from Morocco is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
3
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Wilton Pereira Sampaio.

CONCLUSION

The 1-1 result reflected balanced scoring despite clear disparities in possession and expected goals. Netherlands defended effectively to secure the draw against a Morocco side that controlled more of the ball and created greater xG. The absence of red cards allowed both teams to maintain their intended structures without forced adjustments. Halftime at 0-0 set the stage for second-half changes that produced one goal each. Overall the outcome matched the xG profile and showed no major deviation from expected patterns. This draw highlighted defensive resilience from the lower-possession side in a controlled contest.

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