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Argentina survive late Dutch surge, win on Penalties to make semis

Argentina edged Netherlands 4-3 (2-2) on penalties to set up semi-final clash with Croatia.

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.

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