Argentina defeated Belgium in their quarterfinal clash to advance to their first FIFA World Cup semifinal since finishing as runners up in 1990.
Forward Lionel Messi did the magic again to help Argentina set up a last-four encounter with Netherlands in Sao Paulo on Wednesday.
According to the BBC, Messi overcame two Belgium defenders and clipped a pass to Angel Di Maria that was deflected into the path of Gonzalo Higuain, who scored the only goal in the eighth minute at Estadio Nacional.
On the day Messi equalled Diego Maradona's haul of 91 caps for Argentina, the striker stood apart playing 40-yard passes to keep his team out of danger, the report added.
