The group stage in the football World Cup in Qatar offered a lot of unexpected, downright shocking results. But in the playoffs, the crackers have been conspicuous by their absence.
Until Tuesday evening.
Because after 120 minutes of goalless football, it was clear that the meeting between the super favorite Spain and the surprise team Morocco had to be decided by penalty kicks.
Once there, Morocco drew the longest straw by slotting three of four penalties behind Unai Simón in Spain’s goal, while Sarabia, Soler and Busquets were scapegoated for the Reds as they all missed their penalties at the Education City Stadium in Al-Rayyan.
In the quarter-finals, the winner awaits between Portugal and Switzerland, which will be played later on Tuesday evening.