NEW DELHI: Gilbert Silva, who played for Brazil in the 2002 FIFA World Cup-winning team, said that it was unusual to see Spain miss three penalties during their shocking Round of 16 loss to Morocco on Tuesday at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan.

Spain and Morocco's Round of 16 match ended in a 0-0 tie after 90 minutes and extra time, forcing a penalty shootout.
Achraf Hakimi, a Moroccan player of Spanish descent, converted the go-ahead penalty kick after Spain shockingly missed all three of their tries, securing Morocco's matchup with Portugal in the quarterfinals on December 10.

"Everyone is frustrated by it. They missed three penalties, which is unusual. Congratulations to Morocco; you did a terrific job. Because Morocco played well, the game progressed to this phase. They had good opportunities, but because Spain's defence was so strong, they did not provide as many opportunities for Spain to score "Silva stated on the Sports18 VISA Match Centre programme.

Luis Enrique, the coach of Spain, made a joke prior to the game about how the players had been instructed to drill 1000 penalties in order to prepare for World Cup penalty shootout scenarios. However, Sergio Busquets, Pablo Sarabia, and Carlos Soler all missed their goals on the real occasion.

Spain has now lost four penalty shootouts, making it the only country in FIFA World Cup history to do so. Former England footballer Sol Campbell believed that although Spain faltered under duress, Morocco excelled when it mattered most.

"I had a feeling that Morocco would carry it out. The Spanish team undoubtedly felt the pressure. They (Morocco) played outstanding defence." "Spain possessed a lot of the ball, but it was mostly in their own back and the midfield, with only a few times when they were able to penetrate. But all in all, Morocco, what a show."

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