Back on the pitch in the second half, Spain continued to control the ball. In the 55th minute, Olmo's free kick was blocked by the keeper. Soon after, he replaced Asensio and Garvey, sending out Morata and Soler. Facing Morocco's iron barrel formation, Spain couldn't continue to tear it apart and drew 0-0 in the 90-minute battle, which was the second extra-time match of the World Cup knockout stage.
In the 109th minute of extra time, Onassi dispatched a direct shot and Chedira's goal was blocked by keeper Unai Simon, missing the best chance to go into a brutal penalty shootout. In the end, Spain did not finish in the top three and Morocco won 3-0.
The loss saw Spain lose to an African team in the World Cup again after 24 years, and for the first time in the knockout rounds. What's more, they missed the World Cup's last eight for the third consecutive time.
Morocco, who won on penalties, finally made a breakthrough after the team reached the knockout stage for the second time. The team finished in the top 8 for the first time in its history, equaling the best finish by an African team at a World Cup, and went on a five-match unbeaten streak to become the second African team after Cameroon.
