Argentina stays alive after defeating Netherlands in a penalty shootout
Can Messi and friends handle the Dutch 🌟⚽️🏟️🏆
Argentina and Netherlands were both aware of the fact that the #1 team had just been eliminated and neither of them would have to face Brazil in their next match. Even with that knowledge, it was essential that neither team looked too far into the future. They still had a quarter-final game to win against a very tough opponent.
Now that we knew an Argentina vs Brazil matchup was impossible, it was a lot easier to focus on Netherlands vs Argentina. Both of these teams came into this match having shown a lot of promise. Neither side had made it clear that they would be the victor, but we all know that only one team could advance.
Let's recap another game from the knockout stage of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar...
Netherlands🇳🇱 vs Argentina🇦🇷
My Prediction: Argentina
This match began and right away you could see Argentina had the edge on speed, but the Netherlands had more strength and size. It was a tight match-up until the 35th minute. Messi threaded the needle and made an excellent pass to Nahuel Molina who then scored his first-ever international goal in his 25th game. This was the first time that the Netherlands trailed at the 2022 World Cup.
https://twitter.com/FOXSoccer/status/1601299753408536581?s=20&t=uQuabvRhwmtbEwWZ_kIQFQ
The Netherlands continued to control the majority of possession, but none of it was resulting in shots. They ended the first half with only one shot and it wasn't even on goal. Meanwhile, Argentina had 5 total shots, 3 of which were on goal and one of course was a goal. Going into halftime, you could tell that this game was far from over and Argentina really wanted to increase their lead.
The Netherlands made a fatal mistake around the 71st minute when Denzel Dumfries fouled Marcos Acuña barely inside of the box. This resulted in a penalty kick for Messi. Messi answered with what would be the second goal for Argentina as he buried it in the corner. Messi passed Gabriel Batistuta as Argentina's all-time top goalscorer with this successful penalty. Argentina was up two midway through the second half.
https://twitter.com/FOXSoccer/status/1601314310688542720?s=20&t=aQrNRC65dAFB4NGNoUkNBQ
https://twitter.com/FOXSoccer/status/1601314835710578699?s=20&t=aQrNRC65dAFB4NGNoUkNBQ
It was about time for the Netherlands to finally respond with a goal of its own. The first shot on goal for them in the game turned into their first goal of the game. It was Wout Weghorst who put a header into the back of the net in the 83rd minute.
https://twitter.com/FOXSoccer/status/1601317242301517825?s=20&t=4Cp7Q2FQEbd7E571LYW_8w
The Dutch were still down a goal with little time left. This pushed them to add an additional tall player to their attacking scheme. There were three players well over 6ft, while most of the Argentine defensive men were under 6ft. Quite a mismatch, but it did not result in a second goal from the Netherlands.
A scuffle between players broke out in the 88th minute when Messi was fouled very hard by a much bigger Dutch defender. Messi's teammate Paredes responded with two slide tackles in a row, the second of which was a bit aggressive. After he was called for the foul, he kicked the ball directly at the Netherlands bench players. I expected Paredes to receive a yellow card for the foul and a yellow for kicking the ball at the bench. He only received one card and Virgil van Dijk of the Netherlands also got one for pushing a man down during the argument.
https://twitter.com/FOXSoccer/status/1601318747968503809?s=20&t=RiLwcaYOpt4EQH3SES9qkA
As if this game couldn't get any better, the Netherlands was blessed by the football gods in the 10th minute of extra time. They were fouled just outside of the box and given a set piece in what would very likely be the last play of the game. They knew it too, so they thought of something different and went for it. It was Wout Weghorst who was the recipient of a low free kick and he scored his second goal which means the two nations would be playing an additional 30 minutes in an attempt to find a winner.
https://twitter.com/FOXSoccer/status/1601321855687729153?s=20&t=IywpPeWgnONW0vqVx20vsw
The additional 30 minutes were intense and both teams had multiple chances, but the score was the same at the end of 120. Yet another penalty shootout was next, the second of the day after Brazil lost to Croatia in penalties.
Here are the results of the penalty shootout:
❌ 🇳🇱 1️⃣ 🇦🇷 ✅
❌ 🇳🇱 2️⃣ 🇦🇷 ✅
✅ 🇳🇱 3️⃣ 🇦🇷 ✅
✅ 🇳🇱 4️⃣ 🇦🇷 ❌
✅ 🇳🇱 5️⃣ 🇦🇷 ✅
It came down to the last shot and Argentina managed to bag it to seal the deal and win this match. What a game it was, these two teams seriously hated each other and it was a very rough match. Messi and Argentina move on to face Croatia in the semi-finals.
Result: 2-2 in favor of Argentina after penalties
Messi Messi Messi 🐐
The world can continue to hope for Messi to get his World Cup. After barely scathing by a powerful Netherlands team. Argentina advances to play more. Can Messi continue to orchestrate goals and wins for his team? Their next match versus Croatia will certainly be another tough one.
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Congratulations Argentina from India, what an unbelievable MESI❤️ All I want is for Messi to win the World Cup he really deserves it.
I think Messi deserves the World Cup too!
First many many congratulations to the Argentina. Argentina players very well and Messi performance is rememorable yesterday i am so sad because Portugal team knockout. Now i will support Morocco. Hopefully Morocco will win this world cup.
I wanted Portugal to win too, but it doesn't always go the way you want as a fan.
I don't think Argentina are playing great, but they have Messi and what they did against Holland was incredible. His passing was very good and in the penalties he was very cool as usual. Football owes Messi a World Cup. I hope he wins this time!
I haven't thought Argentina looked totally unbeatable at any point. However, they are still alive and do seem to know how to win. I think they can do it, but will they...
I can't describe the happiness I felt when I saw Argentina wins. Messi deserves this Worldcup.
I was happy they won too. I just love watching them play and didn't want to see them go.
Argentina is still in the run
They have a 25% chance to become World Cup champions!
Argentina are my favourite and i want them to win the competition, it has been an amazing journey for them and I pray they take the trophy home.
Argentina is one of my favorites and now I hope that they win too. I think that France will end up winning it all though.
Messi says
Bring It On!
He looks like an unhappy baby who needs his diaper changed in that photo.
For now,, it's still unpredictable to know the winner of this competition yet
I can't wait to find out the final results.
Same here also.. I really which to go watch the live final match😄
of course they do, all they need is for their teammates to help a little and I think they will not only reach the final but win it.
Let's see if you are correct.
It seems that Argentina and Messi have a good chance of winning the World Cup and lifting that cup
I think they will win against Croatia today and then face off against France in the finals. We will find out soon if I am correct.
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