The Netherlands and Morocco played to a 0-0 draw in the first round of the World Cup knockout stage. This marks the first time the two nations have met in the tournament in nine years, though they share historical ties. The match, held in Monterrey, Mexico, saw a competitive contest with neither side able to break the deadlock. Morocco’s Hakim Ziyech came close to scoring but hit the crossbar. The result leaves Morocco as a continuing threat in the tournament, while the Netherlands will need to improve their offensive performance in subsequent rounds. Further details of the match are available in a live report.