Argentina players run to celebrate their victory after a penalty shoot-out following extra time during their World Cup semifinal match against the Netherlands on Wednesday, July 9, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Argentina defeated the Netherlands 4-2 on penalties and will go on to face Germany in the final.
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Argentina players run to celebrate their victory after a penalty shoot-out following extra time during their World Cup semifinal match against the Netherlands on Wednesday, July 9, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Argentina defeated the Netherlands 4-2 on penalties and will go on to face Germany in the final.
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Dutch goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen fails to stop a ball during the penalty shoot-out.
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Dutch goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen fails to stop a ball during the penalty shoot-out.
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Argentina captain Lionel Messi shoots and scores a goal in a penalty shootout.
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Argentina captain Lionel Messi shoots and scores a goal in a penalty shootout.
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Daryl Janmaat of the Netherlands challenges Lucas Biglia of Argentina.
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Daryl Janmaat of the Netherlands challenges Lucas Biglia of Argentina.
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The market square in Groningen, Netherlands, is filled with supporters of the Dutch national football team. Despite the rain, 4,500 people gathered to watch the World Cup semifinal match between the Netherlands and Argentina.
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The market square in Groningen, Netherlands, is filled with supporters of the Dutch national football team. Despite the rain, 4,500 people gathered to watch the World Cup semifinal match between the Netherlands and Argentina.
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Messi gestures as rain falls.
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Messi gestures as rain falls.
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A general view of the stands.
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A general view of the stands.
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Klaas-Jan Huntelaar of the Netherlands controls the ball against Martin Demichelis of Argentina.
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Klaas-Jan Huntelaar of the Netherlands controls the ball against Martin Demichelis of Argentina.
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Arjen Robben of the Netherlands is tackled by Martin Demichelis of Argentina.
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Arjen Robben of the Netherlands is tackled by Martin Demichelis of Argentina.
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Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano receives medical assistance. His head collided with an opponent's in the first half, but he kept playing.
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Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano receives medical assistance. His head collided with an opponent's in the first half, but he kept playing.
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Dutch striker Robin van Persie is surrounded by Argentine defenders.
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Dutch striker Robin van Persie is surrounded by Argentine defenders.
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Messi reacts after a challenge.
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Messi reacts after a challenge.
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Robben, center, heads the ball next to Argentina defenders Martin Demichelis, left, and Ezequiel Garay.
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Robben, center, heads the ball next to Argentina defenders Martin Demichelis, left, and Ezequiel Garay.
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Cillessen makes a save.
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Cillessen makes a save.
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Messi, right, and Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder react during the match.
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Messi, right, and Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder react during the match.
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Three Dutch players defend Messi.
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Three Dutch players defend Messi.
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Dutch defender Bruno Martins Indi, left, collides with Messi in the first half.
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Dutch defender Bruno Martins Indi, left, collides with Messi in the first half.
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Robben dribbles the ball.
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Robben dribbles the ball.
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Van Persie controls the ball as Demichelis falls behind him.
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Van Persie controls the ball as Demichelis falls behind him.
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Dirk Kuyt of the Netherlands and Marcos Rojo of Argentina go up for a header.
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Dirk Kuyt of the Netherlands and Marcos Rojo of Argentina go up for a header.
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Georginio Wijnaldum of the Netherlands kicks the ball near Mascherano.
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Georginio Wijnaldum of the Netherlands kicks the ball near Mascherano.
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Wijnaldum controls the ball in the first half.
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Wijnaldum controls the ball in the first half.
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From left, Dutch wingback Daley Blind, Argentine midfielder Lucas Biglia and Sneijder compete in the first half.
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From left, Dutch wingback Daley Blind, Argentine midfielder Lucas Biglia and Sneijder compete in the first half.
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Before the match, the two teams observe a moment of silence for Alfredo Di Stefano, the soccer legend who passed away this week at the age of 88.
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Before the match, the two teams observe a moment of silence for Alfredo Di Stefano, the soccer legend who passed away this week at the age of 88.
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An Argentina fan in the stadium wears a mask of former player Claudio Caniggia.
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An Argentina fan in the stadium wears a mask of former player Claudio Caniggia.
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A Netherlands fan is seen in the stadium prior to the match. <a >See the best World Cup photos from July 8</a>
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A Netherlands fan is seen in the stadium prior to the match. See the best World Cup photos from July 8
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