Holland vs Argentina
Well, that was expected.
The Netherlands and Argentina were very evenly matched in this second semi-final. They played a game of chess with very few chances for either team.
After the 90 minutes and the 30 minutes extra time, penalties were needed to decide who was to play Germany in the final.
The Argentinian goalkeeper saved to Dutch penalties, so Messi gets to take on Müller and co this coming Sunday.
The Netherlands and Argentina were very evenly matched in this second semi-final. They played a game of chess with very few chances for either team.
After the 90 minutes and the 30 minutes extra time, penalties were needed to decide who was to play Germany in the final.
The Argentinian goalkeeper saved to Dutch penalties, so Messi gets to take on Müller and co this coming Sunday.

1Nigel 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. RICARDO MORAES/REUTERS

2Robben of the Netherlands dribbles the ball past Argentina's Garay and Rojo during their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo . DOMINIC EBENBICHLER/REUTERS

3Arjen Robben of the Netherlands takes the ball during the 2014 World Cup semi-finals between Argentina and the Netherlands at the Corinthians arena. FABRIZIO BENSCH/REUTERS

4Argentina's Higuain is challenged by de Vrij of the Netherlands during their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo . DARREN STAPLES/REUTERS

5Argentina's Enzo Perez reacts after a foul by Ron Vlaar of the Netherlands during their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena. POOL/REUTERS

6Argentina's Garay is kicked in the head by Vlaar of the Netherlands in a corner shot during their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo . MICHAEL DALDER/REUTERS

7de Jong of the Netherlands fights for the ball with Argentina's Messi during their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo . DOMINIC EBENBICHLER/REUTERS

8Bruno Martins Indi of the Netherlands (4) receives a yellow card from Referee Cuneyt Cakir of Turkey (R) after a foul on Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) during their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena. FABRIZIO BENSCH/REUTERS

9Argentina's goalkeeper Romero catches the ball during their 2014 World Cup semi-finals against the Netherlands at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo. PAULO WHITAKER/REUTERS

10Argentina's Higuain falls on Vlaar of the Netherlands during their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo. DOMINIC EBENBICHLER/REUTERS

11Argentina's Higuain lies prone on the ground beside goalkeeper Cillessen of the Netherlands during their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo . DOMINIC EBENBICHLER/REUTERS

12Robben 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. PAULO WHITAKER/REUTERS

13Argentina's Javier Mascherano deflects a shot by Arjen Robben of the Netherlands during their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena. PAWEL KOPCZYNSKI/REUTERS

14Argentina's Romero saves the penalty of Vlaar of the Netherlands during their shootout in their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo. DOMINIC EBENBICHLER/REUTERS

15Argentina'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. PAULO WHITAKER/REUTERS

16Ron Vlaar of the Netherlands reacts after missing a penalty shot against Argentina's goalkeeper Sergio Romero during a penalty shootout in their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena. FABRIZIO BENSCH/REUTERS

17Argentina's goalkeeper Romero saves the third penalty shot from Sneijder of the Netherlands during a penalty shootout in their 2014 World Cup semi-finals in Sao Paulo . MICHAEL DALDER/REUTERS

18Sneijder of the Netherlands reacts after his teammate 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. SERGIO MORAES/REUTERS

19Argentina's players celebrate past the Netherlands' players after winning their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo. RICARDO MORAES/REUTERS

20Goalkeeper 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. POOL/REUTERS

21Goalkeeper Cillessen of the Netherlands reacts after Argentina scores the winning goal during a penalty shootout in their 2014 World Cup semi-finals in Sao Paulo. DOMINIC EBENBICHLER/REUTERS

22Cillessen of the Netherlands watches as he fails to stop the decisive penalty shot by Argentina's Rodriguez during their penalty shootout in their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo. DOMINIC EBENBICHLER/REUTERS

23Argentina's Messi celebrates with teammate Andujar their win over the Netherlands at the end of their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo . DYLAN MARTINEZ/REUTERS

24Argentina's Garay, Mascherano and Biglia celebrate between Janmaat and Clasie of the Netherlands after a penalty shootout in their 2014 World Cup semi-finals in Sao Paulo. DYLAN MARTINEZ/REUTERS

25Argentina's coach Alejandro Sabella hugs Lionel Messi after winning the 2014 World Cup semi-finals between Argentina and the Netherlands at the Corinthians arena. RICARDO MORAES/REUTERS

26Argentina's goalkeeper Romero reacts after a save on a shot at goal by Vlaar of the Netherlands during a penalty shootout in their 2014 World Cup semi-finals in Sao Paulo. DOMINIC EBENBICHLER/REUTERS

27Netherlands' fans show dejection after the 2014 World Cup semi-finals against Argentina at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo . DARREN STAPLES/REUTERS

28Netherlands' fans show dejection after the 2014 World Cup semi-finals against Argentina at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo . DARREN STAPLES/REUTERS

29Argentina fans react after their team won the 2014 World Cup semi-final match against the Netherlands as they watched at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro. JORGE SILVA/REUTERS

30An Argentinian soccer fan reacts as she watches a broadcast of the 2014 World Cup semi-final between Argentina and the Netherlands at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro. PILAR OLIVARES/REUTERS

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