FIFA World Cup 2022, Netherlands vs Argentina Highlights: With an assist and a goal, Lionel Messi had Argentina 2-0 up deep into the second-half before Wout Weghorst scored two late goals to make it 2-2 for Netherlands. The two teams couldn't add to their tally in the extra-time, forcing the game into a penalty shootout. At the end, Emiliano Martinez made some fine saves to help Argentina secure a 4-3 win in the penalty shootout. The South Americans will now face Croatia in the semi-final. (Matchcentre)
Here are the Highlights of the FIFA World Cup 2022, Football Match between Netherlands vs Argentina straight from the Lusail Stadium
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Netherlands vs Argentina: Argentina defeat Netherlands
Lautaro Martinez puts the last nail on the coffin as he perfectly dodges the goalkeeper and places his shot into the left side of the goal. Argentina defeat Netherlands 4-3 (2-2) in penalties and enter the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2022.
Netherlands vs Argentina: Luuk de Jong scores for Netherlands
Netherlands' show intent as Luuk de Jong brilliantly converts his penalty into a goal. He produces a shot into the bottom left corner, which goes straight into the nets.
Netherlands vs Argentina: Steven Berghuis misses the penalty
A terrific dive from goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez denies another goal to Netherlands. Steven Berghuis places the ball towards the right side but Martinez makes an easy save.
Netherlands vs Argentina: Virgil van Dijk fails to score
Netherlands get on a disappointing track as their captain Virgil van Dijk fails to hit the target on the first penalty. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez brilliantly denies the goal to Netherlands.
Netherlands vs Argentina: Enzo Fernandez misses again
Argentina's Enzo Fernandez produces a fiery shot towards the target but his shot gets hit at the left post. Argentina lose a brilliant opportunity to score.
German Pezzella produces a header after receiving a pass from the corner kick. However, his shot goes over the goal post and Argentina miss out on a golden opportunity.
Netherlands vs Argentina: Messi misses the freekick
Argentina get a free-kick after Cody Gakpo shows a rough tackle on the field. However, Lionel Messi fails to convert the free-kick into a goal as his shot goes over the goalpost.
Netherlands vs Argentina: Nicolas Otamendi misses the target
Argentina's Nicolas Otamendi receives a good pass from a free-kick but he produces his shot too far from the left post. Argentina miss out on a brilliant opportunity to goal.
Netherlands' Cody Gakpo commits a rough challenge on the field, while trying to get ball. Referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz wastes no time and signals a foul.
The 30-minute extra time for the quarterfinal match between Netherlands and Argentina, begins now. The scores are levelled at 2-2 and both the teams will look to score at the earliest in order to avoid the penalties.
This marks the end of the second half of the quarterfinal match between Netherlands and Argentina. Both the teams will now face each other in an extra time of 30 minutes as the outcome of the match is still levelled at 2-2. Netherlands show massive comeback and place a last-minute goal to keep themselves in the game.
WHAT A GOAL!!! Wout Weghorst beautifully converts the free-kick into a goal. He brilliantly dodges the defensive wall of Argentina as Netherlands equalizes the score 2-2.
Netherlands vs Argentina: Free-kick to Netherlands
Netherlands get a free-kick after German Pezzella shows aggression while trying to snatch the ball from the opposition. A very difficult situation for Netherlands.
Netherlands vs Argentina: Steven Berghuis misses the freekick
Netherlands' Steven Berghuis unleashes the free-kick from the edge of the box. However, he fails to capitalize on the given opportunity as Argentina's defence remain strong and easily avert the coming threat.
Netherlands vs Argentina: 10 mins of stoppage time
The stoppage time for the second-half of the quarterfinal match between Netherlands and Argentina id 10 minutes. Argentina are leading 2-1 and Netherlands will look to get another goal in the stoppage time.
GOAL!!! Netherlands finally open their goal tally with Wout Weghorst beautifully giving his side their first breakthrough. Weghorst receives a pass from Steven Berghuis and produces a header towards into the left side of the goal.
Netherlands vs Argentina: Netherlands make changes
In the last few minutes of the game, Netherlands replace Marcos Acuna with Nicolas Tagliafico in their lineup. Apart from him, Memphis Depay gets replaced by Wout Weghorst.
GOAL!!! Lionel Messi successfully converts the penalty kick into a goal. He brilliantly places the ball which dodges the goalkeeper as Argentina take 2-0 lead over Netherlands.
Netherlands vs Argentina: Messi misses the freekick
Lionel Messi unleashes a fiery free-kick towards the edge of the goal but it goes over the crossbar as Argentina miss out on a brilliant opportunity to score another goal. Argentina leading by 1-0.
Netherlands vs Argentina: Good defence from Argentina
Netherlands' Daley Blind tries to look for a teammate and delivers a pass but Argentina's defence quickly averts the danger and deny Netherlands another goal.
Netherlands vs Argentina: Marcos Acuna misses the target
Argentina's Marcos Acuna unleashes a pass into the penalty area but his effort gets easily averted by an opposition player. Meanwhile Netherlands are also trying to get a goal.
Hello and welcome back to our live coverage of the second half of the quarterfinal match between Netherlands and Argentina. So far, Argentina are in 1-0 lead over Netherlands.
This marks the end of the first-half of the quarterfinal match between Argentina and Netherlands. Argentina have taken 1-0 lead over Netherlands. Nahuel Molina scores for Argentina. Netherlands need to redeem themselves in the second-half.
The stoppage time for the quarterfinal match between Netherlands and Argentina is 5 minutes. Argentina are in 1-0 lead after Nahuel Molina gives them their first breakthrough..
Netherlands vs Argentina: Yellow card to Marcos Acuna
Referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz shows a yellow card to Argentina's Marcos Acuna after he commits a rough tackle on the field. Acuna will be missing out his next game.
Netherlands vs Argentina: Good save from Andries Noppert
Lionel Messi receives a good pass and unleashes a shot towards the middle of the goal but Netherlands' goalkeeper Andries Noppert makes a comfortable save.
GOAL!!! Nahuel Molina receives a brilliant pass from Lionel Messi and unleashes a great shot into the nets as Argentina take 1-0 lead over Netherlands.
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