The Liverpool attacker was selected to start for his country overnight, alongside Reds teammates Ryan Gravenberch and Virgil van Dijk as they played out a 1-1 draw.<\/p>\n
Gakpo was on target in the 72nd minute to open the scoring for the Dutch in Monterrey.<\/p>\n
He fired home a loose ball in the area after a swift break forward, prompting emotional scenes following the recent tragic loss of his unborn son.<\/p>\n
Morocco, however, levelled in the first minute of added time at the end of the contest through Issa Diop\u2019s header, which sent the game to extra-time and ultimately penalties.<\/p>\n
It was the African nation who prevailed in the shootout, claiming a 3-2 victory from the spot to advance into the last 16.<\/p>\n
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