Louis van Gaal has confirmed that he is stepping down as head coach of the national team of the Netherlands after losing in the quarterfinals of World Cup 2022.
Louis van Gaal, quoted by Xinhua News Agency
I will not continue as coach of the national team. This is my last game. I leave behind a great team. It is very painful to see us leave the tournament after we have done our best.
The main time of the meeting, which took place on December 9, ended in a 2-2 draw. Nahuel Molina and Lionel Messi scored for the Argentines. Wout Weghorst scored a double for the Netherlands. In the penalty shootout the Argentines were stronger - 4-3.
Argentina will compete against Croatia for advance to the World Cup final. Previously, Croatia defeated the national team of Brazil on December 9 in a penalty shootout.
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