Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has earned widespread praise from his Argentina teammates after he helped his country progress to the semi-finals of the World Cup, beating Netherlands on penalties.
Martinez started on the left of a back three which included Nicolas Otamendi and Cristian Romero. The bad tempered affair saw 15 bookings dished out, including one to the United man as things reached boiling point on several occasions.
Argentina looked on course for a comfortable evening with Nahuel Molina giving the South Americans a first half lead. Lionel Messi made it two from the penalty spot in the 73rd minute as progression looked to be all but secured.
