Argentina beat Netherlands 4-3 on penalties. Enters SFs WC 2022

Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-3 on penalties after a sensational 2-2 draw at the Lusail Stadium, sending Lionel Messi into the semi-final.

A sensational Messi pass created the first-half opener for Nahuel Molina.

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Martinez saves side in shootout after late Dutch comeback

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Argentina won Group C before defeating Australia 2-1 on Saturday,

Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez saved penalties from Virgil van Dijk and Steven Berghuis.

Both teams last met in the 2014 World Cup semifinals, a match that ended 0-0 after extra time

Argentina have won the World Cup twice (1978 and 1986) and lost in the final twice.

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Lionel Messi has won a record-breaking seventh Ballon d’Or award.

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Dutch Team's Virgil van Dijk Eliminated as Netherlands Lose to Argentina at World Cup

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Argentina will next face Croatia, who beat Brazil on penalties earlier, on Tuesday for a place in the final.

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