World Cup: Morocco knocks out Spain on penalties

Spain succumbed to Morocco in the last 16 of the World Cup on Tuesday on penalty shootout, failing to convert even a single spot kick  The match between them had gone into extra time on Tuesday with the sides locked at 0-0 after 90 minutes.
Morocco created the best of only a few chances in the first half, including a close-range header defender Nayef Aguerd that flew over while Marco Asensio hit the side-netting for Spain who dominated possession but failed to show real threat. Opportunities in the second period were also limited.
The winners will earn a quarter-final clash with either Portugal or Switzerland who meet later on Tuesday.
On Monday, Spain coach Luis Enrique is convinced his players can overcome Morocco in the World Cup last 16 and deal with the pressure of a penalty shootout if they need to.
Morocco were surprise group winners ahead of favourites Croatia and Belgium. Spain finished second in their group after losing to Japan to set up Tuesday’s last-16 clash against the only African team left in the tournament.
At last year’s European Championship, Spain were involved in two shootouts, beating Switzerland in the quarter-finals before they were knocked out eventual champions Italy in the semis.