Argentina are through to the semifinal of the Qatar FIFA World Cup by winning 4-2 on penalties
It was quite a thrilling show at the Lusail Stadium, which started on a brighter note for Argentina when they took the lead in the 35th minute of play – the goal was scored by Nahuel Molina through a fantastic assist from Lionel Messi.
In the 73rd minute, Messi went on to covert from the spot after the Netherlands committed a foul that resulted in a penalty.
While it was looking like the Argentines have it on lock, Wout Weghorst pulled one back in the 83rd minute to boost their morale and quest for another which they eventually got in the 90+11 minutes of the match through the same person Wout Weghorst.
The match went on to penalties after a hard-fought extra time which Argentina went on to convert 4 out of 5 from the spot. Emiliano Martinez’s two penalties saved were all the motivation needed to get through this match.
It has been confirmed that Argentina will play Croatia in the semifinal of the world cup, not to forget that Croatia eliminated them in the last world cup. It’s surely going to be one to look forward to.
