Cody Gakpo broke down in tears after scoring for the Netherlands against Morocco at the World Cup, just days after he and his girlfriend Noa van der Bij suffered the loss of their unborn son.
Emotional Celebration
The Liverpool forward opened the scoring for Ronald Koeman's side in their Round of 32 clash at the Monterrey Stadium in Mexico. After finding the net, Gakpo became visibly emotional, weeping as he celebrated with his teammates.
Gakpo and Van der Bij were expecting their second son and had announced the pregnancy in May. However, in two Instagram stories shared on Saturday, Van der Bij revealed that the couple had experienced a miscarriage.
Decision to Stay
Despite the personal tragedy, Gakpo chose to remain with the Netherlands squad for the World Cup match rather than returning home. His decision to play and his subsequent goal made for an intensely poignant moment.
According to reports, the Netherlands camp has rallied around Gakpo, offering support during this difficult time. The 27-year-old has been a key player for the national team and his commitment to the squad has been praised by fans and pundits alike.
Match Context
The Netherlands entered the match as favorites, but Morocco proved to be a tough opponent. Gakpo's goal gave the Dutch a crucial lead in the knockout stage. The match continues as of this report, with further updates expected.
Mirror Sport will provide the latest updates, pictures, and video on this developing story as they become available.
