Argentina beat Holland on penalties to face Germany in World Cup Final
Argentina fans were dancing in the streets of Brazil last night after their side beat Holland in the semi-final of the World Cup to book a place in Sunday's final.
The encounter had to be settled by penalties after both sides failed to replicate Germany's seven-goal flourish against the host nation, with the score at 0-0 after a dull 120 minutes.
Sergio Romero, the South American side's goalkeeper, was the hero of the spot-kicks, stopping two penalties and leading Argentina to a 4-2 victory.
Just when Brazilians thought it couldn't get any worse after Tuesday night's total humiliation in Belo Horizonte, they must now play host to a final featuring their arch-rivals.
The Netherlands started poorly with Ron Vlaar's first effort being saved. Wesley Sneijder also failed to score, giving their opponents the upper hand.
Lionel Messi, Ezequiel Garay, Sergio Aguero all netted successfully for Argentina, but Maxi Rodriguez's penalty clinched the victory.
In a game that was going to struggle to live up to the fireworks of last night's first semi-final, both sides shared a handful of opportunities, but neither one dangerously threatened the goal.
Argentinian fans inside the Corinthians Arena shouted 'siete, siete' or 'seven, seven' hoping the South American's could match the seven goals scored against their rivals Brazil.
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The encounter had to be settled by penalties after both sides failed to replicate Germany's seven-goal flourish against the host nation, with the score at 0-0 after a dull 120 minutes.
Sergio Romero, the South American side's goalkeeper, was the hero of the spot-kicks, stopping two penalties and leading Argentina to a 4-2 victory.
Just when Brazilians thought it couldn't get any worse after Tuesday night's total humiliation in Belo Horizonte, they must now play host to a final featuring their arch-rivals.
The Netherlands started poorly with Ron Vlaar's first effort being saved. Wesley Sneijder also failed to score, giving their opponents the upper hand.
Lionel Messi, Ezequiel Garay, Sergio Aguero all netted successfully for Argentina, but Maxi Rodriguez's penalty clinched the victory.
In a game that was going to struggle to live up to the fireworks of last night's first semi-final, both sides shared a handful of opportunities, but neither one dangerously threatened the goal.
Argentinian fans inside the Corinthians Arena shouted 'siete, siete' or 'seven, seven' hoping the South American's could match the seven goals scored against their rivals Brazil.
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