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That is just one short of the 16 shown in the 'Battle of Nuremberg' when Portugal beat Netherlands in the round of 16 in 2006. It's fair to say this man had an interesting game... Copyright: Getty ImagesPosted at 22:30 9 Dec 2022'History gave Martinez confidence'FT: Netherlands 2-2 Argentina (Pens: 3-4)Rio FerdinandFormer England defender on BBC OneThat walk for someone who doesn't take penalties... but Martinez has to take credit.
We praise Messi, but Martinez is a hero. It's always good to see a South American team in the semi-final. The fans have been amazing tonight, right behind the team. All Argentina games, three quarters of the stadiums have been Argentinian fans. It makes me really proud. Qatar is far from Argentina, it is not easy to get here! Posted at 22:11 9 Dec 2022Get InvolvedTweet #bbcfootball, text 81111 (UK only - standard rates apply) or WhatsApp 03301231826SMS Message: England v Argentina final. England to win via a Messi handball own goal in the last minute. It's written... from Tony in Bristol Posted at 22:09 9 Dec 2022'Nerves of steel'FT: Netherlands 2-2 Argentina AET (3-4 on pens)Chris SuttonFormer England striker on BBC Radio 5 LiveCopyright: Getty ImagesLautaro Martínez’s last penalty.
He looked supremely confident, with the history he has in competitions. Posted at 22:26 9 Dec 2022Post updateFT: Netherlands 2-2 Argentina (Argentina win 4-3 on penalties)The reason it all kicked off. Again. The Argentina players making sure that their Netherlands counterparts knew full well who the winners were on the night... Copyright: PA MediaPosted at 22:23 9 Dec 2022'One of the best penalties'FT: Netherlands 2-2 Argentina AET (3-4 on pens)Tim VickeryBBC Sport South American football expertWe have just seen one of the all-time great penalties. Lautaro Martinez has looked awful in the last two games. That is pure pressure.
World Cup: Argentina reach semi-finals after dramatic penalty-shootout winGot a TV Licence? You need one to watch live TV on any channel or device, and BBC programmes on iPlayer. It’s the law. Find out moreLive Reporting Phil DawkesAll times stated are UKPosted at 22:45 9 Dec 2022Yellow cards, last-gasp levellers and shootout dramaThe best worst game in World Cup history? It wasn't always good. In fact, it wasn't good for a lot of it.
What nerves of steel, what composure. I am delighted for the Argentina fans, they have made this World Cup. I feel for the Dutch, I wonder if there is that sense of ‘Why didn’t we continue with that same plan in extra-time? ’Posted at 22:04 9 Dec 2022Post updateFT: Netherlands 2-2 Argentina AET (3-4 on pens)Copyright: Getty ImagesThere were a couple of really good saves in that shootout from Emi Martinez. He set the tone by stopping Virgil van Dijk's first one. His save to deny Steven Berghuis was the pick of the two, though. A superb reflex stop to parry a fiercely-hit spot-kick. I'll even forgive him the little dance that followed. Posted at 22:01 9 Dec 2022'Absolutely crazy'FT: Netherlands 2-2 Argentina AET (3-4 on pens)Alan ShearerFormer England striker on BBC OneWhat an incredible game, bearing in mind it took 33 minutes to have our first effort on target.
We saw that it’s not enough to win this World Cup with such defensive football. Posted at 22:39 9 Dec 2022'Emotional rollercoaster'FT: Netherlands 2-2 Argentina AET (3-4 on pens)Anna HolliganBBC News Hague correspondentCopyright: BBC"A real emotional rollercoaster…" - Luke and his girlfriend Jessie are recovering from a game they are adamant could have gone either way. "We had the ball, they were lucky…" - Okker was optimistic until the end, "We went into penalties on a high after coming back from 2-0 down, we had the mental superiority. "Louis Van Gaal’s international career ends with a painful repeat of the 2014 semi finals, Applause rang out around the bar for the veteran coach as he and the squad linked arms after the game. Posted at 22:32 9 Dec 2022Post updateFT: Netherlands 2-2 Argentina AET (3-4 on pens)There were 15 cards shown to players that entered the field of play in this match.