Central News Agency (CNA The Hague, June 30, International News) Morocco's advancement in the World Cup, following a dramatic penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands, ignited celebrations in The Hague today, a city with a large Moroccan community. However, the festivities were marred by clashes between the crowd and police, leading to scenes of baton-wielding officers suppressing and arresting individuals. In the Schilderswijk district of The Hague, AFP reporters witnessed fans draped in Moroccan flags singing and dancing in the streets, with car horns honking and firecrackers exploding as they celebrated. Hundreds of supporters gathered at a crossroads in the district, kicking a soccer ball into the air in jubilation, interacting with passengers in passing cars, and sometimes climbing onto car roofs to celebrate. However, the atmosphere took a turn about an hour later, as riot police entered the scene, using high-pressure water cannons and batons to disperse the crowd. AFP reporters observed more than a dozen arrests. Police were seen striking the legs of several young men with batons, subduing them to the ground before handcuffing them and taking them away in police vehicles. There were also instances of police on bicycles engaging in a "cat and mouse" chase with young people on the street. No serious damage was reported. The Round of 16 match, held in Monterrey, Mexico, ended in a 1-1 draw after extra time, with the outcome decided by a thrilling penalty shootout. Both teams missed two penalties in the first four rounds, and the Netherlands missed their fifth attempt. Moroccan forward Ismael Saibari, who plays for PSV Eindhoven in the Dutch Eredivisie, then scored the decisive goal, helping his team advance to the Round of 16. Morocco will next face co-host Canada. (Compiled by: He Hongru) 1150630 Stand with facts, your every donation is a force to protect press freedom. Download the CNA "Firsthand News" APP for real-time updates. This website's text, image