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World Cup | Semi-Finals
Jul 9, 2014 at 9pm UK
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Argentina win 4-2 on penalties
Reaction
Germany boast "special plan" to stop Lionel Messi
Germany assistant coach Hansi Flick says that a "special plan" awaits Argentina's Lionel Messi in Sunday's World Cup final.
Jul 11, 17:16
Franz Beckenbauer warns of Lionel Messi "genius"
Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer urges his compatriots to remember that "one stroke of genius" from Lionel Messi could hand Argentina World Cup glory on Sunday.
Jul 11, 16:46
Sergio Aguero unfazed by Arjen Robben comments
Argentina ace Sergio Aguero says that he and his Albiceleste teammates are not bothered by what Arjen Robben has had to say recently.
Jul 11, 15:34
Wesley Sneijder: 'Argentina played for penalties'
Dutch playmaker Wesley Sneijder believes that Argentina were happy to settle for penalties in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday night.
Jul 10, 19:07
Georginio Wijnaldum berates Netherlands creativity
Georginio Wijnaldum claims that the Netherlands missed out on the World Cup final due to deficiencies in their forward line.
Jul 10, 18:29
Lionel Messi dedicates Argentina win to journalist
Argentina star Lionel Messi dedicates the World Cup semi-final win over the Netherlands to a journalist who was killed hours before kickoff.
Jul 10, 18:01
Louis van Gaal "taught" Sergio Romero how to save penalties
Louis van Gaal claims that he "taught" Argentina keeper Sergio Romero how to save penalties following Wednesday's shootout defeat.
Jul 10, 16:01
Dirk Kuyt: 'Argentina have been lucky'
Netherlands ace Dirk Kuyt wonders if Argentina deserve their World Cup final spot and claims that they have underachieved.
Jul 10, 15:40
Louis van Gaal: 'Two players declined first penalty in shootout'
Louis van Gaal reveals that two of his Netherlands players declined to take the first penalty in the 4-2 shootout defeat against Argentina.
Jul 10, 06:45
Maxi Rodriguez: 'Argentina must take World Cup chance'
Argentina midfielder Maxi Rodriguez hopes that his country can win the World Cup in Brazil after reaching the showpiece final.
Jul 10, 06:14
Sergio Aguero: 'We won't change style for World Cup final'
Sergio Aguero believes that Argentina will not have to change their style for the World Cup final against Germany on Sunday.
Jul 10, 02:26
Ron Vlaar: 'Our dream has burst'
Netherlands defender Ron Vlaar opens up about his country's semi-final defeat to Argentina.
Jul 10, 01:57
Javier Mascherano lauds "brilliant" Argentina
Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano says that he is delighted his country has reached the World Cup final.
Jul 10, 01:57
Louis van Gaal wanted Tim Krul for penalty shootout
Louis van Gaal says that he intended to bring Tim Krul on for his side's penalty shootout against Argentina, but he had already used up all of his permitted substitutions.
Jul 10, 01:47
Arjen Robben "proud" despite Netherlands defeat
Netherlands winger Arjen Robben says that he is proud despite his country's defeat in their World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
Jul 10, 01:18
Louis van Gaal hails "marvellous" Netherlands
Louis van Gaal says that the Netherlands played a "marvellous tournament" following their exit at the semi-final stage of the World Cup.
Jul 10, 01:02
Alejandro Sabella confident of World Cup success
Alejandro Sabella says that he is delighted after guiding Argentina to the World Cup final.
Jul 10, 00:49
Sergio Romero delighted with penalty-shootout victory
Sergio Romero says that he was confident in his own abilities as he helped Argentina to win their World Cup semi-final against the Netherlands following a penalty shootout.
Jul 10, 00:37
The Match
Player Ratings
Sports Mole takes a look at who impressed in Argentina's penalty shootout triumph over Netherlands in the semi-finals of the World Cup.
Analysis
Sports Mole dissects the action as Argentina beat Netherlands 4-2 on penalties in the semi-final of the World Cup.
Match Report
Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-2 in a penalty shootout to book a World Cup final meeting against Germany.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the World Cup semi-final in Sao Paulo as Argentina beat Netherlands on penalties.
HT Report
Argentina and Netherlands are goalless at half time in their World Cup semi-final, with neither Arjen Robben nor Lionel Messi yet having a major influence on the game.
Team News
Both Robin van Persie and Nigel de Jong are selected to start for Netherlands in tonight's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
Preview
Sports Mole looks ahead to Wednesday's World Cup semi-final between the Netherlands and Argentina.
Head to Head
Jun 25, 1978 6pm
Form Guide
Build-up
FIFA to commemorate Alfredo Di Stefano with minute's silence in Sao Paulo
FIFA announces that there will be a minute's silence in memory of Alfredo Di Stefano at tonight's Argentina-Netherlands World Cup semi-final.
Jul 9, 18:16
Raul: Netherlands a "Himalayan task" for Lionel Messi
Raul expects Lionel Messi to find it difficult to get the better of the Netherlands in the semi-final of the World Cup.
Jul 9, 14:29
Rio Ferdinand expecting open World Cup semi-final
Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand believes that tonight's World Cup semi-final between Netherlands and Argentina will produce goals.
Jul 9, 14:07
Louis van Gaal: 'Netherlands can go all the way'
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal backs his team to win the World Cup ahead of their semi-final against Argentina.
Jul 9, 12:49
Netherlands vs. Argentina: Previous World Cup meetings
Ahead of their semi-final, Sports Mole looks back over the four previous World Cup matches between the Netherlands and Argentina.
Jul 9, 12:48
Louis van Gaal not focusing on Lionel Messi
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal insists that his players will not be focusing all of their attention on Argentina talisman Lionel Messi in their World Cup semi-final.
Jul 9, 12:35
Alejandro Sabella: 'Argentina must cope without Angel di Maria'
Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella urges his team to cope without Angel di Maria against the Netherlands in the World Cup semi-finals.
Jul 9, 12:11
Martin Demichelis: 'Arjen Robben does not like physical approach'
Martin Demichelis believes that Argentina need to be aggressive to stop Arjen Robben in Sao Paulo on Wednesday night.
Jul 9, 02:58
Louis van Gaal anticipates "50-50" semi-final
Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal is expecting a "50-50" match when his side face Argentina in Sao Paulo on Wednesday for a place in the World Cup final.
Jul 8, 23:59
Ezequiel Lavezzi prepared to offer help to Lionel Messi
Ezequiel Lavezzi insists that Argentina are ready to get the best out of Lionel Messi against the Netherlands.
Jul 8, 22:10
Louis van Gaal: 'Lionel Messi under pressure to deliver'
Louis van Gaal believes that Lionel Messi has struggled to deliver on the biggest stage ahead of Wednesday's World Cup semi-final.
Jul 8, 21:25
Arjen Robben: 'There is more to Argentina than Lionel Messi'
Arjen Robben insists that the Netherlands must be prepared for more than just Lionel Messi against Argentina on Wednesday night.
Jul 8, 21:14
Javier Mascherano: 'Lionel Messi needs our help'
Javier Mascherano challenges Argentina to offer more help to Lionel Messi ahead of the World Cup semi-final against the Netherlands.
Jul 8, 20:49
Sergio Romero praises "saviour" Louis van Gaal
Sergio Romero admits that he owes a lot of his success to Louis van Gaal ahead of the World Cup semi-final between Argentina and the Netherlands.
Jul 8, 20:28
Stefan de Vrij relishing prospect of facing Lionel Messi
Stefan de Vrij insists that he is not afraid of facing Lionel Messi ahead of the World Cup semi-final between the Netherlands and Argentina.
Jul 8, 20:11
Louis van Gaal: Nigel de Jong "miracle" return for Netherlands possible
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal says that Nigel de Jong could make a "miracle" return in tomorrow's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
Jul 8, 19:39
Netherlands striker Robin van Persie 'doubtful' for World Cup semi-final against Argentina
Netherlands striker Robin van Persie is a doubt for tomorrow's World Cup semi-final against Argentina because of a stomach problem.
Jul 8, 18:56
Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella getting support from Sheffield United
Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella will be cheered on in the World Cup semi-final tomorrow night by Sheffield United fans.
Jul 8, 17:30
Nigel de Jong returns to Dutch training
Despite having recently been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup with a groin problem, Nigel de Jong trains with his Netherlands teammates.
Jul 8, 16:45
Holland's Ron Vlaar to miss World Cup semi-final?
A knee injury could reportedly keep Ron Vlaar out of Holland's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
Jul 8, 16:30
Robin van Persie: "I don't need to have the limelight"
Robin van Persie says that he has no interest in personal headlines as the Netherlands bid to win the World Cup for the first time.
Jul 8, 14:51
Javier Mascherano: 'Possession is key against the Netherlands'
Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano believes that his side must do their best to keep the ball during their World Cup semi-final against the Netherlands.
Jul 8, 13:12
Javier Mascherano not getting carried away
Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano warns his teammates not to get carried away ahead of their World Cup semi-final against the Netherlands.
Jul 8, 11:31
Guus Hiddink: 'Netherlands should be confident of beating Argentina'
Guus Hiddink insists that the Netherlands can be confident of beating Argentina to reach the World Cup final.
Jul 8, 05:41
Javier Mascherano: 'Argentina can meet expectations at World Cup'
Javier Mascherano insists that Argentina can handle the pressure of playing in their first World Cup semi-final in 24 years.
Jul 8, 04:42
Robin van Persie: 'Dutch critics have been proved wrong'
Robin van Persie claims that the Netherlands have proved their critics wrong by reaching the last four of the World Cup.
Jul 8, 03:38
Bruno Martins Indi: 'Netherlands must stop Lionel Messi'
Bruno Martins Indi believes that stopping Lionel Messi will be the big test for the Netherlands when they meet Argentina on Wednesday.
Jul 8, 02:59
Pablo Zabaleta hails 'fantastic' Argentina supporters
Argentina defender Pablo Zabaleta praises the national team's supporters at the World Cup.
Jul 7, 21:51
Netherlands goalkeeper Tim Krul issues warning to Argentina
Netherlands goalkeeper Tim Krul warns Argentina that he is studying their penalty takers ahead of the World Cup semi-final.
Jul 7, 21:33
Netherlands keeper Tim Krul "happy" to psych out players again
Dutch goalkeeper Tim Krul is adamant that his technique to put off opposition players as they take a penalty is a "good way" to psych them out.
Jul 7, 14:34
Sergio Aguero fit for Argentina's World Cup semi-final against Netherlands
Sergio Aguero is declared fit for Argentina's World Cup semi-final against the Netherlands after recovering from a muscle problem.
Jul 7, 06:13
Angel di Maria to miss Argentina's World Cup semi-final
Argentina winger Angel di Maria is out of his side's World Cup semi-final clash against the Netherlands due to a thigh injury, according to the team's doctor.
Jul 7, 06:02
Dirk Kuyt: 'Defeat in 2010 final spurs us on'
Netherlands midfielder Dirk Kuyt reveals that he and his teammates are using their loss in the 2010 World Cup final to spur them onto success in Brazil.
Jul 7, 05:26
Javier Mascherano wary of Netherlands challenge
Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano admits that his side are in a confident mood following their quarter-final win over Belgium, but are wary of the Netherlands.
Jul 7, 04:50
Rio Ferdinand: 'Mutual respect key to Louis van Gaal's success'
Rio Ferdinand feels that the mutual respect between Louis van Gaal and his players is the reason for their success at the World Cup.
Jul 7, 02:27
Diego Milito wary of "devastating" Arjen Robben
Diego Milito warns Argentina that they must be ready to combat the "devastating" Arjen Robben ahead of Wednesday's clash with the Netherlands.
Jul 6, 20:48
Jan Vertonghen backs Netherlands to beat Argentina
Jan Vertonghen says that the Netherlands will have too much quality for Argentina in their World Cup semi-final clash.
Jul 6, 20:15
Lionel Messi: 'Argentina want more'
Argentina forward Lionel Messi insists that Argentina "want more" after reaching the World Cup semi-finals.
Jul 6, 18:14
