Argentina reach World Cup semi-finals
Louis van Gaal watches on motionless.
Emi Martinez is pumped and congratulated. There are tears of sadness for the Dutch, there are tears of joy for Argentina.
It is they who will face Croatia for a place in the World Cup final after beating the Netherlands on spot-kicks 4-3.
Sky Sports’ Adam Bate:
“Two men called Martinez in the end. The goalkeeper just oozes machismo in those penalty situations and he made two huge saves in that shootout to put Argentina in charge.
“Nice story for Lautaro as well, with the winning kick. He has struggled all tournament, losing his place in the team, but that took serious nerve.
“Argentina deserved it. Messi deserved it.”
Louis van Gaal watches on motionless.
Emi Martinez is pumped and congratulated. There are tears of sadness for the Dutch, there are tears of joy for Argentina.
It is they who will face Croatia for a place in the World Cup final after beating the Netherlands on spot-kicks 4-3.
Match Highlights
Sky Sports’ Adam Bate:
“Two men called Martinez in the end. The goalkeeper just oozes machismo in those penalty situations and he made two huge saves in that shootout to put Argentina in charge.
“Nice story for Lautaro as well, with the winning kick. He has struggled all tournament, losing his place in the team, but that took serious nerve.
“Argentina deserved it. Messi deserved it.”
