FIFA World Cup 2022, Netherlands vs Argentina Quarter-Final Live Updates: Argentina Survive Late Dutch Surge, Win On Penalties To Make Semis

Netherlands vs Argentina: Argentina defeat Netherlands

Lautaro Martinez puts the last nail on the coffin as he perfectly dodges the goalkeeper and places his shot into the left side of the goal. Argentina defeat Netherlands 4-3 (2-2) in penalties and enter the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2022.

Netherlands vs Argentina: Luuk de Jong scores for Netherlands

Netherlands’ show intent as Luuk de Jong brilliantly converts his penalty into a goal. He produces a shot into the bottom left corner, which goes straight into the nets. 

Netherlands vs Argentina: Enzo Fernandez misses the target

Argentina in spot of worry as Enzo Fernandez misses a brilliant penalty. He produces a shot which goes wide of the left post. 

Netherlands vs Argentina: Wout Weghorst scores for Netherlands

Wout Weghorst strikes again and converts the penalty into a brilliant goal. He unleashes the ball into the left side and leaves Martinez clueless. 

Netherlands vs Argentina: Gonzalo Montiel coverts for Argentina

Argentina’s Gonzalo Montiel successfully confuses the goalkeeper and produces the ball into the right of the goal. 

Netherlands vs Argentina: Teun Koopmeiners take Netherlands off the mark

Teun Koopmeiners bring Netherlands back into the game as he perfectly places the ball into the nest, after dodging Martinez. 

Netherlands vs Argentina: Leandro Paredes scores for Argentina

Leandro Paredes brilliantly places the ball into the left post as Argentina take 2-0 lead. 

Netherlands vs Argentina: Steven Berghuis misses the penalty

A terrific dive from goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez denies another goal to Netherlands. Steven Berghuis places the ball towards the right side but Martinez makes an easy save. 

Netherlands vs Argentina: Messi converts for Argentina

Lionel Messi strikes again and produces a brilliant shot towards the Netherlands goalkeeper. Argentina take 1-0 lead in the penalties. 

Netherlands vs Argentina: Virgil van Dijk fails to score

Netherlands get on a disappointing track as their captain Virgil van Dijk fails to hit the target on the first penalty. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez brilliantly denies the goal to Netherlands. 

Netherlands vs Argentina: Time for penalties

The 30-minute extra time comes to an end. The scores are still levelled at 2-2 and both the teams will now head for the penalty shootouts. 

Netherlands vs Argentina: Enzo Fernandez misses again

Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez produces a fiery shot towards the target but his shot gets hit at the left post. Argentina lose a brilliant opportunity to score.

Netherlands vs Argentina: No goal for Argentina

German Pezzella produces a header after receiving a pass from the corner kick. However, his shot goes over the goal post and Argentina miss out on a golden opportunity. 

Netherlands vs Argentina: Messi misses the freekick

Argentina get a free-kick after Cody Gakpo shows a rough tackle on the field. However, Lionel Messi fails to convert the free-kick into a goal as his shot goes over the goalpost. 

Netherlands vs Argentina: Nicolas Otamendi misses the target

Argentina’s Nicolas Otamendi receives a good pass from a free-kick but he produces his shot too far from the left post. Argentina miss out on a brilliant opportunity to goal. 

Netherlands vs Argentina: Foul from Jurrien Timber

Referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz once again signals a foul after Netherland’s Jurrien Timber recklessly knocks Lionel Messi down, with his move. 

Netherlands vs Argentina: Foul from Cody Gakpo

Netherlands’ Cody Gakpo commits a rough challenge on the field, while trying to get ball. Referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz wastes no time and signals a foul. 

Netherlands vs Argentina: Extra time begins

The 30-minute extra time for the quarterfinal match between Netherlands and Argentina, begins now. The scores are levelled at 2-2 and both the teams will look to score at the earliest in order to avoid the penalties. 

Netherlands vs Argentina: Full-time

This marks the end of the second half of the quarterfinal match between Netherlands and Argentina. Both the teams will now face each other in an extra time of 30 minutes as the outcome of the match is still levelled at 2-2. Netherlands show massive comeback and place a last-minute goal to keep themselves in the game. 

Netherlands vs Argentina: GOAL

WHAT A GOAL!!! Wout Weghorst beautifully converts the free-kick into a goal. He brilliantly dodges the defensive wall of Argentina as Netherlands equalizes the score 2-2. 

Netherlands vs Argentina: Free-kick to Netherlands

Netherlands get a free-kick after German Pezzella shows aggression while trying to snatch the ball from the opposition. A very difficult situation for Netherlands. 

Netherlands vs Argentina: Steven Berghuis misses the freekick

Netherlands’ Steven Berghuis unleashes the free-kick from the edge of the box. However, he fails to capitalize on the given opportunity as Argentina’s defence remain strong and easily avert the coming threat. 

Netherlands vs Argentina: 10 mins of stoppage time

The stoppage time for the second-half of the quarterfinal match between Netherlands and Argentina id 10 minutes. Argentina are leading 2-1 and Netherlands will look to get another goal in the stoppage time. 

Netherlands vs Argentina: Yellow card to Steven Berghuis

Referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz shows a yellow card to Netherlands’ Steven Berghuis, after he showcases aggressive game and pulls Lionel Messi down. 

Netherlands vs Argentina: GOAL

GOAL!!! Netherlands finally open their goal tally with Wout Weghorst beautifully giving his side their first breakthrough. Weghorst receives a pass from Steven Berghuis and produces a header towards into the left side of the goal. 

Live Score: Argentina 2: Netherlands 1 (83″)

Netherlands vs Argentina: Netherlands make changes

In the last few minutes of the game, Netherlands replace Marcos Acuna with Nicolas Tagliafico in their lineup. Apart from him, Memphis Depay gets replaced by Wout Weghorst.

Netherlands vs Argentina: Yellow card to Lisandro Martinez

Referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz wastes no time and shows a yellow card to Argentina’s Lisandro Martinez, as he commits a rough challenge on the field. 

Netherlands vs Argentina: GOAL

GOAL!!! Lionel Messi successfully converts the penalty kick into a goal. He brilliantly places the ball which dodges the goalkeeper as Argentina take 2-0 lead over Netherlands. 

Netherlands vs Argentina: Foul from Lionel Messi

Referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz signals a foul after Argentina’s Lionel Messi shows a rough tackle on the field, while trying to snatch the ball. 

Netherlands vs Argentina: Messi misses the freekick

Lionel Messi unleashes a fiery free-kick towards the edge of the goal but it goes over the crossbar as Argentina miss out on a brilliant opportunity to score another goal. Argentina leading by 1-0. 

Netherlands vs Argentina: Good defence from Argentina

Netherlands’ Daley Blind tries to look for a teammate and delivers a pass but Argentina’s defence quickly averts the danger and deny Netherlands another goal. 

Netherlands vs Argentina: Marcos Acuna misses the target

Argentina’s Marcos Acuna unleashes a pass into the penalty area but his effort gets easily averted by an opposition player. Meanwhile Netherlands are also trying to get a goal. 

Netherlands vs Argentina: We are back underway

Hello and welcome back to our live coverage of the second half of the quarterfinal match between Netherlands and Argentina. So far, Argentina are in 1-0 lead over Netherlands. 

Netherlands vs Argentina: Half-time

This marks the end of the first-half of the quarterfinal match between Argentina and Netherlands. Argentina have taken 1-0 lead over Netherlands. Nahuel Molina scores for Argentina. Netherlands need to redeem themselves in the second-half. 

Netherlands vs Argentina: Yellow card to Wout Weghorst

Referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz shows a yellow card to Netherlands’ Wout Weghorst, who shows unethical behvior off the field. 

Netherlands vs Argentina: 5 mins of stoppage time

The stoppage time for the quarterfinal match between Netherlands and Argentina is 5 minutes. Argentina are in 1-0 lead after Nahuel Molina gives them their first breakthrough.. 

Netherlands vs Argentina: Yellow card to Marcos Acuna

Referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz shows a yellow card to Argentina’s Marcos Acuna after he commits a rough tackle on the field. Acuna will be missing out his next game. 

Netherlands vs Argentina: Good save from Andries Noppert

Lionel Messi receives a good pass and unleashes a shot towards the middle of the goal but Netherlands’ goalkeeper Andries Noppert makes a comfortable save. 

Netherlands vs Argentina: GOAL

GOAL!!! Nahuel Molina receives a brilliant pass from Lionel Messi and unleashes a great shot into the nets as Argentina take 1-0 lead over Netherlands. 

Live Score: ARG 1: NED 0 (35″)

Netherlands vs Argentina: Foul from Jurrien Timber

Referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz signals a foul after Netherlands’ Jurrien Timber showcases a rough tackle on the field while trying to snatch the ball.