Argentina in semi-finals after coming close to nightmare against Netherlands: epic World Cup game

World Cup in Qatar 2022

On penalties, Argentina beat the Netherlands and qualified for the semifinals of the World Cup in Qatar 2022. Goals by Molina and Messi, two by Weghorst. On penalties, Emiliano Martinez’s saves and Lautaro Martinez’s kick were decisive. Argentina will face Croatia on Tuesday, December 13th.

Author: Alessio Morra

World Cup in Qatar 2022

Argentina after eight years it is in the semifinals of the World Cup. On penalties, Holland is defeated. Molina scores in the first half, Messi twice, Weghorst twice between 83 and 100 takes the match into extra time. On penalties it is decisive Lautaro Martinez🇧🇷 The Selection as favorites in the semifinals on Tuesday, December 13, will face Croatia, who beat Brazil on penalties, who twice lick their wounds after the elimination of Qatar 2022.

Argentina plays like the Netherlands. The astute Scaloni changes form and until the 100th minute this was the winning move to disarm Van Gaal’s team. The match was quite ugly, with few emotions and few ideas. However, a stellar strike was enough for the South Americans to make it 1-0. Messi’s assist mill it’s ghostly. A crazy ball, a genius idea, the number 10 shirt that opens the orange defense in two and gives a perfect pass to the former Udinese player who scores with a straight shot, 1-0.

Assist from Messi and goals from Molina, Argentina's advantage over the Netherlands.
Assist from Messi and goals from Molina, Argentina’s advantage over the Netherlands.

It wasn’t until the end of the first half that the Netherlands created some chaos in Emiliano Martinez’s penalty area. In the second half, Argentina held on well and waited for the right moment to end the match. In the 74th minute, Dumfries brought down winger Acuna in the area: penalty. Noppert, who had said the day before that he would save Messi’s penalty, remains firm, 2-0. Leo scores the fourth goal in this World Cup and tenth overall in the World Cup. The game seems closed, changes arrive.

From the penalty spot, Argentina doubled through Messi, it's 2-0 for the Netherlands.
From the penalty spot, Argentina doubled through Messi, it’s 2-0 for the Netherlands.

But no game is over, let alone a World Cup match. Van Gaal, now defined as a holy man, sends Weghorst to the field who, in the 83rd minute, with a header shortens the distances and makes the final exciting, which also has a feud that broke out after a lack of Paredes. There are 10 minutes of recovery, Holland’s attack is there and in the 100th minute, that is in the last action, there is the sensational 2-2 goal. draws. The match goes into overtime.

Holland tries, but with good reason. Argentina in the final, after the entry of Di María, changes form, and steps on the accelerator. Lautaro has a great chance, van Dijk is decisive. Shortly after Enzo Fernandez’s attempt, Weghorst sends in a corner. In the end, another opportunity for the Inter striker and for Leo Messi. At 121 minutes Enzo Fernandez made a sensational post. The 2-2 is final, we go to penalties.

The penalties. The first to kick are the captains. Van Dijk had his shot saved by Martinez, then it was Messi’s turn, 1-0. Martinez seems to take another shot, that of Berghuis. Paredes is perfect, 2-0. Koopmeiners goal, Holland remains in the vacuum: 2-1. Montiel replaces Noppert, and it’s 3-1. Weghorst results, 3-2. Enzo Fernandez kicks very badly. Oranges have another chance. Luuk de Jong makes it 3-3. Decisive Lautaro, 4-3.

Source: Fan Page IT

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