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Messi, Argentina beat Netherlands on penalties at FIFA World Cup 2022

The match finished 2-2 after extra time, with Messi scoring one goal and setting up another

Argentina vs Netherlands, FIFA WC 2022

A visual from the penalty shootout (Photo- FIFA WC)

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Lionel Messi's quest to win the World Cup moves into the semifinals after Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-3 in a penalty shootout on Friday.

Messi converted his penalty in the shootout and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martnez saved two attempts. Lautaro Martinez scored the clinching penalty.

The match finished 2-2 after extra time, with Messi scoring one goal and setting up another. The Netherlands equalized in the 11th minute of second-half stoppage time.

Argentina will play Croatia in the semifinals on Tuesday.

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First Published: Dec 10 2022 | 9:22 AM IST

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