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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Jacob Leeks

Argentina narrowly beat Netherlands on penalties in World Cup thriller - 5 talking points

Lionel Messi delivered another magical performance to inspire Argentina to a win over the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

The Paris Saint-Germain superstar had already scored three goals heading into the game. But he turned provider at the Lusail Iconic Stadium, slipping in Nahuel Molina to fire home 10 minutes before half-time with a wonderful pass.

Messi would go on to score a penalty in the second-half before the Netherlands launched a stunning comeback, with Wout Weghorst scoring two late goals to send the game into extra-time. Argentina would go on to win a penalty shoot-out to book their place in the final four, with Emiliano Martinez delivering a stunning display of goalkeeping to save two spot-kicks.

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