Argentina are into the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup on the expense of the Netherlands following a blockbuster two-hour (and the remaining) slugfest of epic proportion.
For some time it appeared like it might be pretty unremarkable, however someplace within the second half a stroll within the park for Argentina kicked into overdrive and was solely determined ultimately on penalties.
A wild day on the World Cup ends with the second penalty shootout of the quarter-finals! 👀 pic.twitter.com/LLugoy9kiY
— 90min (@90min_Football) December 9, 2022
Contemplating the chaotic drama that unfolded afterward, it wasn’t truly a superb begin.
The phrase you are on the lookout for is uninteresting.
😬#BBCFootball #BBCWorldCup pic.twitter.com/tkQw5LdSX3
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) December 9, 2022
Then issues shortly modified as Argentina scored. Messi made it and Nahuel Molina surging ahead from wing-back gratefully scored it.
Molina’s first aim in an Argentina shirt – and he has Messi to thank for his help! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/woeToYo0JW
— 90min (@90min_Football) December 9, 2022
He did not even need to look. That is why he has seven Ballon d’Or trophies.
No-look reverse go from Messi 👌 and the end from Molina 👏 #ARG #NED #FIFAWorldCup
— David McDonnell (@DiscoMirror) December 9, 2022
Go of the match by Messi!!! World Class
— Mark Goldbridge (@markgoldbridge) December 9, 2022
Do not suppose there’s many (any?) different gamers who may gentle up a stalemate like Lionel Messi 🇦🇷
— Chris Smith (@CJSmith91) December 9, 2022
Messi has set information all through his profession however continues to be breaking them.
5 – Lionel Messi has assisted 5 targets within the World Cup knockout levels – since Opta have World Cup assists (from 1966), that is essentially the most on document within the knockout rounds of the finals, surpassing Pelé’s 4. Goat. pic.twitter.com/ScHbh5oj1b
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 9, 2022
However, I can see your halo…
Deliberate handball by Messi there however no yellow card.
— Phil McNulty (@philmcnulty) December 9, 2022
Barely ignored right here however Messi ought to actually have been despatched off for a second yellow, after miraculously not being booked for as deliberate a handball as you may get earlier within the recreation…
— Sam Cunningham (@samcunningham) December 9, 2022
Messi scored from the spot in regular time and Argentina had been cruising.
LIONEL MESSI WASN’T GOING TO MISS FROM THE PENALTY SPOT 😤 pic.twitter.com/Dd5N739OIP
— GOAL (@aim) December 9, 2022
This recreation descended into offended confrontations a couple of instances.
why does Virgil van Dijk, the biggest captain, merely not eat the opposite one
— andrew in drag (@voellig) December 9, 2022
An odd hill to die on…
Holland’s equipment at this match is the flawed shade of orange and I cannot be silenced on this
— Elis James (@elisjames) December 9, 2022
Tempers flared greater than as soon as.
This throw down by Virgil Van Dijk modified the sport for the Netherlands. Speak about having your teammates again pic.twitter.com/dYdTlUx3dg
— Caroline Salame (@caroline_szwed) December 9, 2022
That is the precise pose Sonic does when he lands on some spikes pic.twitter.com/P4SBiSxXpM
— Chris Deeley (@ThatChris1209) December 9, 2022
Are we calling this one the Dogfight of Doha?
— Joe Crann (@YesWeCrann) December 9, 2022
A lot weren’t a fan of the refereeing.
This ref pic.twitter.com/bxiq1ytlNP
— Flo Lloyd-Hughes (@FloydTweet) December 9, 2022
This ref… it’s just like the Mars advert the place they simply choose somebody from the group, how’s he made it right here? 😭🤯
— SophRicho 🔰 (@SophRicho) December 9, 2022
Louis van Gaal and the Dutch substitutes modified the sport fully.
A aim from Burnley flop Wout Weghorst in a World Cup quarter-final…
Wout Weghorst’s first World Cup aim has handed the Netherlands an enormous lifeline! 👀 pic.twitter.com/Eh6vxfiNk4
— 90min (@90min_Football) December 9, 2022
LOUIS VAN GAAAALLL TACTICAL MASTERCLASSSSS
— Al Foran (@ImpressionistAL) December 9, 2022
Then Massive Wout did it once more!
Scenes. pic.twitter.com/7hoiCoBWdg
— 90min (@90min_Football) December 9, 2022
That may be the aim of the match.
— Grace Robertson 🏳️⚧️ (@GraceOnFootball) December 9, 2022
That’s the best free-kick I’ve ever seen
— Jamie Weir (@jamiecweir) December 9, 2022
NOT BIG WOUT!!!!!!!!
OMFGGGGGGGGGGGGGBAJAUAHAHAHVAHQInabahj 6”6!!!!!!!!!!
— Joe Thomlinson (@joethomlinson) December 9, 2022
Regardless of the ultimate rating, superb work by the broadcasters to seize Di Maria’s response to Weghorst’s equaliser.
— Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) December 9, 2022
Not that a lot occurred in extra-time, so then got here the penalties.
Tip from Brazil on penalties: stick Messi first.
— Alistair Magowan (@alistairmagowan) December 9, 2022
Emiliano Martinez saved the primary Dutch makes an attempt.
Emiliano Martínez at all times delivers for Argentina 👏🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/Xx0H0fGkPr
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) December 9, 2022
And after a scare of their very own, Argentina went on to seal the shootout and a spot within the remaining 4.
That was one of many all time basic matches. An exhilarating expertise.
— Alex Shaw (@AlexShawESPN) December 9, 2022
Grasp this within the Louvre https://t.co/Qm4eSvOn4q
— Ben McAleer (@BenMcAleer1) December 9, 2022
Argentina’s gamers now celebrating with their delirious followers pic.twitter.com/BUUMrythan
— Sean Ingle (@seaningle) December 9, 2022
