FIFA FOOTBALL WORLD CUP QATAR 2022 - NEWS BLOG - UPDATE 44

 QUARTER FINAL 2 - MATCH HIGHLIGHTS

ARGENTINA VS. NETHERLANDS

Argentina takes the lead 1-0 into the second half of the World Cup against the Netherlands

The soccer World Cup Qatar took place on 9 December (Japan hours 10 December), with Argentina and the Netherlands facing each other in the quarterfinals. Argentina took a 1-0 lead in the first half when Molina scored the opening goal from Messi's pass.

Messi scores penalty kick to lead Argentina 2-0 in World Cup against Netherlands

The soccer World Cup Qatar took place on 9 December (Japan hours 10 December), with Argentina and the Netherlands facing each other in the quarterfinals. Argentina took a 1-0 lead in the second half when Messi scored a penalty to make it 2-0. It was Messi's fourth goal of the tournament.

Netherlands score 1-2 against Argentina in the Soccer World Cup

The soccer World Cup Qatar took place on 9 December (Japan hours 10 December), with Argentina and the Netherlands facing each other in the quarterfinals. The Netherlands rallied 0-2 in the second half with Wefhorst's header to make it 2-1.

Netherlands trails by two goals and goes to extra time against Argentina in the Soccer World Cup

The soccer World Cup Qatar took place on 9 December (Japan hours 10 December), with Argentina and the Netherlands facing each other in the quarterfinals. The Netherlands took a 2-0 lead in the second half when Wefhorst headed in the second half, and Wefhorst scored again from a set-piece in added time to take the Netherlands to extra time 2-2.

Team status is 'at its peak', Argentina in the top four for the first time in two tournaments at the Soccer World Cup

In the quarter-finals of the World Cup Qatar on 9 Dectember (10 Japan hours), Argentina defeated the Netherlands after extra time 2-2 and penalties to advance to the semi-finals for the first time in two tournaments.

Argentina rallied in a circle of joy when fifth man La. Martinez shook the net in the left corner in the penalty shoot-out. The mood of the overwhelming victory turned around, and although they struggled against the Netherlands' offensive, they did not lose their attacking attitude until the end and opened the door to the top four for the first time in two tournaments.

The game, which was quiet from the start, changed drastically in the 35th minute of the first half. Messi dribbled to the front of the penalty area, shook off the opposing defender and made a through pass to the front of the goal. Breaking out, Molina shook the net with his right foot.

When the equilibrium is broken, the intensity of the balls increases with each other, as if a gong sounded somewhere. While entering the second half with a rough development, I hit the penalty awarded by my teammates.

LIONEL MESSI CELEBRATES AFTER ARGENTINA BEATS NETHERLANDS IN QUARTER FINAL - ARGENTINA QUALIFIES FOR SEMI FINAL

Argentina beat Netherlands on penalties to reach the last four of the World Cup for the first time in two tournaments

The quarter-finals of the World Cup Qatar took place on 9 December (10 Japan hours), and Argentina defeated the Netherlands 4-3 on penalties from 2-2 down to reach the semi-finals for the first time since Brazil 2014, when they finished as runners-up. In the semi-finals on 13 (14), they will face defending runners-up Croatia.

Argentina opened the scoring in the first half when Molina scored from Messi's pass. In the second half, Messi added another goal with a penalty. Messi scored his fourth goal of the tournament.

Nightmare in the Netherlands 8 years ago Tears over nemesis again in penalty shootout Soccer World Cup

The quarter-finals of the World Cup Qatar took place on 9 December (10 Japan hours), and the Netherlands lost to Argentina 3-4 on penalties from 2-2, missing out on the last four for the first time in two tournaments.

The nightmare of eight years ago was repeated. The Netherlands showed tenacity to trail by two goals just before the end of the second half, but they could not create any more opportunities and were eliminated. When they met Argentina in the semi-finals of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, they were again in tears in the penalty shootout.

In the 38th minute of the second half, substitute Wefhorst scored with his head to take a one-goal lead. In injury time, Wefhorst pushed the equaliser with a free kick in front of goal that sent a vertical pass to the side of the wall. However, in the penalty shoot-out, the first van Dijk and the following Berghuis were stopped.

Since the penalty shootout is treated as a draw for the record, he broke his own unbeaten streak of 12 matches. However, after failing to reach the top for the first time in his 11th attempt, Van Dijk shrugged his shoulders, saying, "I'm sad I can't move on."

16 yellow cards Netherlands-Argentina match rough World Cup

The quarter-final match between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Le Sail Stadium on 9 December (10 Japan hours) of the World Cup Qatar was a brawl in which players from both teams were given a total of 16 yellow cards, and Argentina's coach and coach Scaroni were given a total of 18 yellow cards.

Spanish referee Mateu gave eight to the Argentine and eight to the Netherlands. When the two teams got into a tussle after the penalty shoot-out, the Netherlands' Dumfris was sent off with a second warning. Intense play ensued, followed by skirmishes, with players jumping out of the bench.

Argentina's Messi, who was shown a yellow card himself, said after the match: "The referee has played too many cards and FIFA has to think about how to referee like this. In such an important game, I am not impressed with that kind of attitude."

So far, there have been 16 warnings between Cameroon and Germany in the first round of the 2002 Japan-Korea Games, and Portugal and the Netherlands in the first round of the 2006 World Cup final tournament in Germany.

16 yellow cards Netherlands-Argentina match rough World Cup

'Undefeated in 20 matches' Netherlands fall short of long-awaited first V again Soccer World Cup

The quarter-finals of the World Cup Qatar took place on 9 December (10 Japan hours), and the Netherlands lost to Argentina 3-4 on penalties from 2-2, missing out on the last four for the first time in two tournaments.

The Orange Legion disappeared "undefeated". Following the semi-finals of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, the Netherlands lost to Argentina on penalties in a record-breaking draw. The 71-year-old coach, who will retire at the end of this tournament, regretted that "if we miss two penalties, we won't win."

Trailing by two goals in the second half, they introduced a tall player up front and tormented their opponents on the power play. After giving up one goal in the 38th minute, Van Dijk, the cornerstone of the defence, stepped up front and applied pressure. He equalised from a free-kick in injury time. But it fell just short.

The Netherlands, who have been on tears in the final three times, were coached for the third time by Van Gaal last August. They defeated Senegal and Qatar in the first round, the United States and the continental champions in the first round, and last year's South American champions Argentina.

Since the return of the coach, he has won 14 games and drawn six. "The players gave their all and I'm proud that we didn't lose in 20 games". He fell short of his long-awaited first victory again, but left a strong impression.

18 yellow cards in a rough match between Netherlands and Argentina

The quarter-final match between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Le Sail Stadium on 9 September (10 Japan hours) of the World Cup Qatar was a brawl in which players from both teams were given a total of 16 yellow cards, and Argentina's coach and coach Scaroni were given a total of 18 yellow cards.

Spanish referee Mateu gave eight to the Argentine and eight to the Netherlands. When the two teams got into a tussle after the penalty shoot-out, the Netherlands' Dumfris was sent off with a second warning. Intense play ensued, followed by skirmishes, with players jumping out of the bench.

Argentina's Messi, who was shown a yellow card himself, said after the match: "The referee has played too many cards and FIFA has to think about how to referee like this. In such an important game, I am not impressed with that kind of attitude."

So far, there have been 16 warnings between Cameroon and Germany in the first round of the 2002 Japan-Korea Games, and Portugal and the Netherlands in the first round of the 2006 World Cup final tournament in Germany.

18 yellow cards in a rough match between Netherlands and Argentina

'I can't shine for the national team' - Messi scores fourth goal of the tournament to reach the last four World Cup

In the quarter-finals of the World Cup Qatar on 9 December (10 Japan hours), Argentina defeated the Netherlands after extra time 2-2 and penalties to advance to the semi-finals for the first time in two tournaments.

It has been said that even if you win numerous world titles, you cannot shine for the national team. Argentina's Messi, who scored his fourth goal of the tournament, led the team to the top four with such a stigma, and his eyes lit up, saying, "I'm enjoying [the moment] more than anything."

Reducing defensive opportunities and preserving physical strength is the team's strategy

The 35-year-old world-class striker and his teammates play in perfect harmony. Argentina's style is to spare no effort such as winning the ball with a strong press. But Messi is special. In order to conserve physical strength as a valuable source of goals, we reduce our defensive opportunities. It's also an important strategy for the team, and even if it looks like you're taking a leisurely stroll on the pitch, when you see an opportunity, you can switch it on at once.

The first goal was symbolic. He received a pass from his teammate in midfield and dribbled sharply. He carried it to the front of the penalty area and passed it through the tight space between the Dutch defenders. Molina, who believed and ran, pushed in and broke the equilibrium.

In the second half, he scored a penalty awarded by his teammate and equalled Batistuta's record for Argentina's 10th World Cup goal. His fourth goal of the tournament came one behind Mbappe (France), who are the No. 1 scorers.

He was caught up in the second half, and even if he went into a penalty shootout, he came on as the first man to put a lot of pressure on him. He succeeded by hitting the opposite side of the goalkeeper with a light step, bringing momentum to the team.

Because he is an absolute ace, how can he make the most of his existence? It was also a long-standing issue that weighed heavily on Argentina. He often struggles to connect with his teammates and is isolated on the pitch. If we didn't get results, we took responsibility. However, in this tournament, as the word "happiness" often comes out of Messi's mouth, he seems to be enjoying the "last World Cup" from the bottom of his heart.

"It's a chance to achieve a dream," Messi said. Together with friends, I go to see new scenery.