Qatar 2022: Messi shines as Argentina beat Netherlands to advance to semi-final
Lionel Messi scored a goal and provided an assist on Friday before scoring in the penalty shootout to help Argentina progress to the 2022 World Cup semi-final in Qatar.
Argentina blew their two-goal lead to settle for a 2-2 draw in regulation time, but prevailed 4-3 in the ensuing penalty shootout for the bigger pleasure of his supporters who dominated inside the Lusail stadium.
Messi, who is seeking his first World Cup title with Argentina, led by example and he once again put on a winning performance for the South American side.
The PSG man with a defensive pass set up Nahuel Molina for Argentina's first goal in the 35th minute before calmly scoring from the penalty spot in the 73rd minute.
Netherlands – ArgentinaWhile many thought it was done and dusted , the Dutch squad made a remarkable comeback to lead the game into extra time and then a penalty shootout before handing over the semi-final ticket to Argentina.
Wout Weghorst gave Messi and Argentina a huge scare after scoring a stunning brace late in the World Cup to send the game into extra time.
The Burnley striker, currently on loan at Besiktas, was introduced after 78 minutes of the quarter-final clash but made his mark in spectacular fashion.
After pulling one back in the 83rd minute, he completed the remarkable comeback with the game's final kick to send the game into extra time.
Team NetherlandsBoth teams tried to win the match in extra time, with the Argentinians creating many chances which they were unable to convert.
Like the previous quarter-final match, the penalty shootout lottery was required to determine the eventual winner.
Van Dijk opted for the first kick but Emilo Martinez made the right choice for a thunderous stop.
READ ALSO: Qatar 2022: Messi misses penalty but Argentina lead Group CMessi took Argentina's first goal afterwards and scored to give his side an early lead.
Lionel Messi scored a goal and provided an assist on Friday before scoring in the penalty shootout to help Argentina progress to the 2022 World Cup semi-final in Qatar.
Argentina blew their two-goal lead to settle for a 2-2 draw in regulation time, but prevailed 4-3 in the ensuing penalty shootout for the bigger pleasure of his supporters who dominated inside the Lusail stadium.
Messi, who is seeking his first World Cup title with Argentina, led by example and he once again put on a winning performance for the South American side.
The PSG man with a defensive pass set up Nahuel Molina for Argentina's first goal in the 35th minute before calmly scoring from the penalty spot in the 73rd minute.
Netherlands – ArgentinaWhile many thought it was done and dusted , the Dutch squad made a remarkable comeback to lead the game into extra time and then a penalty shootout before handing over the semi-final ticket to Argentina.
Wout Weghorst gave Messi and Argentina a huge scare after scoring a stunning brace late in the World Cup to send the game into extra time.
The Burnley striker, currently on loan at Besiktas, was introduced after 78 minutes of the quarter-final clash but made his mark in spectacular fashion.
After pulling one back in the 83rd minute, he completed the remarkable comeback with the game's final kick to send the game into extra time.
Team NetherlandsBoth teams tried to win the match in extra time, with the Argentinians creating many chances which they were unable to convert.
Like the previous quarter-final match, the penalty shootout lottery was required to determine the eventual winner.
Van Dijk opted for the first kick but Emilo Martinez made the right choice for a thunderous stop.
READ ALSO: Qatar 2022: Messi misses penalty but Argentina lead Group CMessi took Argentina's first goal afterwards and scored to give his side an early lead.
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