Argentina defeated the Netherlands in the penalty shootout to reach the semifinals of the World Cup in Qatar.
The main time of the meeting ended in a draw - 2-2. Nahuel Molina and Lionel Messi scored for the Argentinians from the penalty spot. Messi also had a resulting assist. The assist was his fifth in the World Cup playoffs. Thus, he surpassed Brazilian Pelé, who had four assists in the knockout rounds.
For the Netherlands, Wout Weghorst scored a double.
The Argentines were stronger in the penalty shoot-out 4-3.
Netherlands vs Argentina 2-2 (0-1) 3-4 penalty shootout
Goals: Weghorst, 83. 90+11 - Molina, 35. Messi (penalty), 73.
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