Argentina Triumphs Over Netherlands in Dramatic Penalty Shootout

In the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup, Argentina faced the Netherlands in a thrilling match. The scoring was opened by Argentine defender Nahuel Molina in the 35th minute, finishing off a pass from Leo Messi.

In the 73rd minute, Messi himself found the back of the net by converting a penalty kick earned by Marcos Acuña.

Just seven minutes from the end of regulation, Wout Weghorst reduced the deficit, and in the 90+11th minute, the 30-year-old forward scored again, bringing the score to 2-2 and sending the match into extra time.

No goals were scored during the 30 minutes of extra time, and the winner was determined by a post-match penalty shootout, where Argentina's players proved to be stronger, winning 4-3.

Argentina's national team will face Croatia in the semi-finals.