FIFA World Cup 2014 Photos

Argentina Fans Rejoice, Dutch Curse Cruel Penalty Shootout

July 10, 2014 16:17

After Argentina beat Netherlands 4-2 in a penalty shootout to set up a final meeting with Germany in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, fans in blue rejoiced at their team's war-like victory over the Orange army but the Dutch fans were dejected beyond repair. Losing in a shootout is the worst thing that can happen to a team in the World Cup and the Dutch fans were in a state of complete anguish. (All images AFP)

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After Argentina beat Netherlands 4-2 in a penalty shootout to set up a final meeting with Germany in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, fans in blue rejoiced at their team's war-like victory over the Orange army but the Dutch fans were dejected beyond repair. Losing in a shootout is the worst thing that can happen to a team in the World Cup and the Dutch fans were in a state of complete anguish. (All images AFP)
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Although Argentine No.10 hero Lionel Messi could not get the space he desired in the Dutch box on Wednesday, fans in sky blue had held his posters high all through the game. Messi now has a chance to match the great Diego Maradona by leading Argentina to the 2014 FIFA World Cup title.
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Fans were never spared nervous moments in the tense second semifinal game. After full time, both teams were tied 0-0 and a single goal could have proved to be the decider.
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However, instead of a goal, there were only more nervous moments to follow as both the extra time sessions failed to yield a single goal. The match had now gone to a penalty shootouts. Fans could not be more nervous.
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What followed in the shootout was utter despair for Dutch fans. The first strike taken by Vlaar missed the spot and fans had a feeling their team wouldn't make it on the day.
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There was a time when the Netherlands fans were singing and enjoying the match but it all shifted very quickly to utter despair in the penalties.
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Argentina made the FIFA World Cup final after a long gap of 24 years. It is something that generations will cherish in the future. But the big test lies in the final vs Germany, who look to be in astonishingly good form right now.
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If Argentina are able to win the World Cup in Brazil, one of their long-lived dreams will come true. Brazil, on the other hand, have had salt rub into their wounds after rivals Argentina made the final. As if the 7-1 humiliating loss inflicted by Germany wasn't enough.

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