Argentina Reaches 2014 World Cup Final After Penalty Shootout

Argentina Defeats Netherlands in Tense Semi-Final Match

Argentina has reached the final of the 2014 World Cup after a thrilling 4-2 penalty shootout win over the Netherlands in the semi-finals. The match was a tense and physical affair, with both teams giving it their all. In the end, it was Argentina who held their nerve and emerged victorious.

A Hard-Fought Battle

The match started with both teams looking to attack. Argentina had the better of the early chances, but they were unable to make the most of them. The Netherlands grew into the game as the half wore on, and they had a number of chances to take the lead. However, they were also unable to find the back of the net.

The second half was just as tense and evenly matched as the first. Both teams had chances to win the game, but neither could find a breakthrough. The match went to extra time, and then to a penalty shootout.

Argentina Wins on Penalties

Argentina won the penalty shootout 4-2. Sergio Romero saved two penalties for Argentina, while all four of Argentina's takers scored their penalties. Sergio Aguero scored the winning penalty.

Argentina will now face Germany in the final of the World Cup. The match will be played on July 13 at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.