Argentina advances to semi-finals after defeating the Netherlands in penalty shootout

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Argentina defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shootout in the early hours of Saturday after a 2-2 tie.

After Argentina had led 2-0 through Nahuel Molina and Lionel Messi’s penalty, Dutch substitute Wout Weghorst scored two late goals, including a stoppage-time equaliser.

Argentina’s shootout hero was goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who saved two penalty kicks as the team won 4-3 on penalties.