Chemsdine Talbi floors Brian Brobbey’s Netherlands as Morocco win shootout | OneFootball

Chemsdine Talbi delivered a World Cup jolt as Morocco eliminated the Netherlands on penalties.

Brian Brobbey led the line in Ronald Koeman’s 3-4-2-1 and lasted 71 minutes before Wout Weghorst came on as the Dutch sought to close out the tie. According to Sunderland Echo, it was a night of mixed emotions on Wearside.

Coming off the bench, the Sunderland winger created the late leveller that forced extra-time, then scored in the shootout as Morocco advanced.

Robin Roefs was in the squad but unused, with Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen starting. Lutsharel Geertruida, who spent last season on loan at Sunderland, also did not feature.

Brobbey’s exit ended a positive individual tournament. His earlier brace was among Sunderland’s standout World Cup stories, and a knockout start reflected his growing reputation.

This night belonged to Talbi. The winger’s impact underlined his rise after an impressive first season on Wearside.

Elsewhere, Omar Alderete’s Paraguay progressed on penalties, although the Sunderland defender missed out with a knee injury.

Source: Sunderland Echo