2014 FIFA World Cup: Argentina defeats Netherlands 4-2 in penalty kicks
Argentina defeated Netherlands 4-2 in penalty kicks after a scoreless 120 minutes in their quarter final game of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Argentina will face Germany on Sunday in the championship game.
- Argentina’s goalkeeper Sergio Romero makes a save from Netherlands’ defender Ron Vlaar during a penalty shoot out following extra-time in the semi-final football match between Netherlands and Argentina of the FIFA World Cup at The Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo on July 9, 2014. (Pedro Ugarte/Getty Images)
- Argentinian soccer fans react during the penalty shootout as they watch a broadcast of the 2014 World Cup semi-final against the Netherlands at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, July 9, 2014. (Pilar Olivares/Reuters)
- Jasper Cillessen of the Netherlands watches as he fails to stop the decisive penalty shot by Argentina’s Maxi Rodriguez during their penalty shootout in their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. (Dominic Ebenbichler/Reuters)
- Argentina’s Maxi Rodriguez celebrates with goalkeeper Sergio Romero after scoring the winning goal during a penalty shootout in the 2014 World Cup semi-finals between Argentina and the Netherlands at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. (Ricardo Moraes/Reuters)
- Netherlands’ goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen reacts after losing their FIFA World Cup semi-final match against Argentina in a penalty shoot-out following extra time at The Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo on July 9, 2014. (Juan Mabromata/Getty Images)
- Argentinian players celebrate after winning the semi-final football match between Netherlands and Argentina of the FIFA World Cup at The Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo on July 9, 2014. (Christophe Simon/Getty Images)
- Dutch fans react after the Netherlands lost their 2014 World Cup semi-final soccer match against Argentina, at a public screening in Amsterdam July 9, 2014. (Cris Toala Olivares/Reuters)
- Argentina’s Maxi Rodriguez celebrates past goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen of the Netherlands after scoring the victory penalty during a penalty shootout in their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. (Paulo Whitaker/Reuters)
- Argentina’s forward Rodrigo Palacio (R) makes a failed attempt at goal as Netherlands’ goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen (L) catches the ball during extra time of the semi-final football match between Netherlands and Argentina of the FIFA World Cup at The Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo on July 9, 2014. (Gabriel Bouys/Getty Images)
- Netherlands’ fans show dejection after the 2014 World Cup semi-finals against Argentina at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. (Darren Staples/Reuters)
- Argentina’s Maxi Rodriguez (top) celebrates with goalkeeper Sergio Romero after scoring the winning penalty against Netherlands during a penalty shootout in their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. (Dominic Ebenbichler/Reuters)
- Argentina’s Sergio Romero (front) saves the penalty of Ron Vlaar of the Netherlands during their shootout in their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. (Dominic Ebenbichler/Reuters)
- Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands reacts after his teammate Ron Vlaar missed an opportunity to score a goal against Argentina during a penalty shoot-out at their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. (Sergio Moraes/Reuters)
- Argentina’s goalkeeper Sergio Romero saves a shot by Ron Vlaar of the Netherlands during a penalty shootout in their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. (Paulo Whitaker/Reuters)
- Argentina’s Lionel Messi scores past goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen of the Netherlands during a penalty shootout in their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. (Ricardo Moraes/Reuters)
- Argentina’s goalkeeper Sergio Romero saves the third penalty shot from Wesley Sneijder of the Netherlands during a penalty shootout in their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. (Michael Dalder/Reuters)
- Argentina’s goalkeeper Sergio Romero reacts after saving a shot by Ron Vlaar of the Netherlands during a penalty shootout in their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. (Paulo Whitaker/Reuters)
- Goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen of the Netherlands reacts after a penalty goal by Argentina’s Enzo Perez during a penalty shootout in their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. (Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters)
- Goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen of the Netherlands reacts after failing to save a penalty goal by Argentina’s Maxi Rodriguez during a penalty shootout in their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. (Francois Xavier Marit/Reuters)
- Argentina’s coach Alejandro Sabella (C) celebrates after Maxi Rodriguez (not pictured converted the decisive penalty during a penalty shoot-out against the Netherlands at their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. (Sergio Moraes/Reuters)
- Argentina’s coach Alejandro Sabella celebrates after Maxi Rodriguez scores the winning goal during a penalty shootout in their 2014 World Cup semi-finals against Netherlands at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. (Sergio Moraes/Reuters)
- Netherlands’ coach Louis van Gaal (L) gestures during the semi-final football match between Netherlands and Argentina of the FIFA World Cup at The Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo on July 9, 2014. (Pedro Ugarte/Getty Images)
- Argentina’s defender Ezequiel Garay (C) heads the ball during the semi-final football match between Netherlands and Argentina of the FIFA World Cup at The Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo on July 9, 2014. (Gabriel Bouys/Getty Images)
- Netherlands’ forward Arjen Robben heads the ball next to Argentina’s defender Martin Demichelis (L) and Argentina’s defender Ezequiel Garay during the semi-final football match between Netherlands and Argentina of the FIFA World Cup at The Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo on July 9, 2014. (Gabriel Bouys/Getty Images)
- Netherlands’ defender Ron Vlaar (L) and Argentina’s forward and captain Lionel Messi vie for the ball during the semi-final football match between Netherlands and Argentina of the FIFA World Cup at The Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo on July 9, 2014. (Fabrice Corrrini/Getty Images)
- Argentina’s defender Ezequiel Garay (L) vies with Netherlands’ forward Robin van Persie (R) during the semi-final football match between Netherlands and Argentina of the FIFA World Cup at The Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo on July 9, 2014. (Gabriel Bouys/Getty Images)
- Arjen Robben of the Netherlands reacts after missing a goal opportunity during their 2014 World Cup semi-finals against Argentina at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. (Paulo Whitaker/Reuters)
- Argentina’s Ezequiel Garay attempts to score during the 2014 World Cup semi-finals between Argentina and the Netherlands at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. (Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters)
- Argentina’s Ezequiel Garay (L) and Martin Demichelis fight for the ball with Robin van Persie of the Netherlands (R) during their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. (Dylan Martinez/Reuters)
- Arjen Robben of the Netherlands prepares to head the ball during the 2014 World Cup semi-finals between Argentina and the Netherlands at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. (Ricardo Moraes/Reuters)
- Argentina’s Lionel Messi fights for the ball with Nigel de Jong of the Netherlands during their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. (Ricardo Moraes/Reuters)
- Argentina’s goalkeeper Sergio Romero catches the ball during their 2014 World Cup semi-finals against the Netherlands at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. (Paulo Whitaker/Reuters)
- Argentina’s Lionel Messi (L) and Jordy Clasie of the Netherlands reach for the ball during their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. (Paulo Whitaker/Reuters)
- Argentina’s Gonzalo Higuain (top) falls on Ron Vlaar of the Netherlands during their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. (Dominic Ebenbichler/Reuters)
- Nigel de Jong of the Netherlands fights for the ball with Argentina’s Lionel Messi during their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. (Ricardo Moraes/Reuters)
- Arjen Robben of the Netherlands (L) dribbles the ball past Argentina’s Ezequiel Garay and Marcos Rojo (R) during their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. (Dominic Ebenbichler/Reuters)
- Argentina’s Gonzalo Higuain reacts to goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen of the Netherlands saving his shot during their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. (Darren Staples/Reuters)
- Arjen Robben of the Netherlands takes the ball during the 2014 World Cup semi-finals between Argentina and the Netherlands at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. (Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters)
- Argentina’s Gonzalo Higuain is challenged by Stefan de Vrij of the Netherlands during their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. (Darren Staples/Reuters)
- Georginio Wijnaldum of the Netherlands kicks the ball beside Argentina’s Javier Mascherano (R) during their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. (Dominic Ebenbichler/Reuters)
- Argentina’s Lionel Messi takes a free kick during the 2014 World Cup semi-finals between Argentina and the Netherlands at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. (Ricardo Moraes/Reuters)
- Argentina’s Enzo Perez reacts after a foul by Ron Vlaar of the Netherlands (L), during their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. (Francois Xavier Marit/Reuters)
- Ron Vlaar of the Netherlands fights for the ball with Argentina’s Ezequiel Garay during their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. (Ricardo Moraes/Reuters)
- Argentina’s Ezequiel Garay is kicked in the head by Ron Vlaar of the Netherlands in a corner shot during their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. (Michael Dalder/Reuters)
- An Argentine fan waits for the start of the 2014 World Cup semi-finals between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. (Sergio Moraes/Reuters)
- A boy decorates his house with an orange flag in Orionstraat in Amsterdam July 9, 2014. The Dutch are preparing for their semi-finals against Argentina in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. (Cris Toala Olivares/Reuters)
- Argentina’s forward and captain Lionel Messi runs with the ball during the semi-final football match between Netherlands and Argentina of the FIFA World Cup at The Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo on July 9, 2014. (Pedro Ugarte/Getty Images)
- Argentina’s defender Pablo Zabaleta (L) and Netherlands’ forward Arjen Robben vie for the ball during the semi-final football match between Netherlands and Argentina of the FIFA World Cup at The Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo on July 9, 2014. (Odd Andersen/Getty Images)
- (From L-R) Argentina’s defender Pablo Zabaleta, Netherlands’ forward Arjen Robben and Argentina’s midfielder Lucas Biglia vie for the ball during the semi-final football match between Netherlands and Argentina of the FIFA World Cup at The Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo on July 9, 2014. (Odd Andersen/Getty Images)
- Argentina’s forward Ezequiel Lavezzi (L) vies with Netherlands’ midfielder Dirk Kuyt (R) during the semi-final football match between Netherlands and Argentina of the FIFA World Cup at The Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo on July 9, 2014. (Gabriel Bouys/Getty Images)
- Netherland’s and Argentinian players observe a minute of silence in memory of Argentian former player Alfredo Di Stefano before the semi-final football match between Netherlands and Argentina of the FIFA World Cup at The Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo on July 9, 2014. (Gabriel Bouys/Getty Images)