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Morocco is a challenge for the Netherlands . |
The Netherlands entered the knockout round in impressive form. Under the guidance of coach Ronald Koeman, the "Orange Tornado" drew 2-2 with Japan , before defeating Sweden 5-1 and Tunisia 3-1. They maintained remarkable consistency, scoring 38 goals in their last 12 matches, averaging more than 3 goals per game, and consistently finding the net in every match.
The diversity in attack with Gakpo, Malen, and Brobbey, along with the playmaking abilities of Frenkie de Jong and Reijnders, gives the Netherlands plenty of options to approach the goal. Their ball control and passing accuracy of 89% also demonstrate the dominance they can create in terms of possession.
However, Morocco presents a completely different challenge. The African representatives entered the knockout round undefeated, earning 7 points from 3 matches and finishing behind Brazil only due to an inferior goal difference. Their greatest strength lies in their tight defensive structure and extremely quick transitions between attacking and defensive phases.
Statistics show that Morocco conceded an average of only 0.44 goals per game in their last 27 matches and kept 17 clean sheets. This is clear evidence of the discipline and high level of organization in the North African team's defense, which is capable of causing difficulties for any attacking line.
The match was therefore predicted to be a true test for both teams. The Netherlands might have more possession, but Morocco possessed resilience and the ability to withstand pressure well, enough to drag the game into a prolonged stalemate.
Source: https://znews.vn/dien-bien-ha-lan-vs-morocco-post1661083.html





























































