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Daily Mirror
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Kieran King

Lionel Messi's first instincts after World Cup win over Netherlands sum up Argentina icon

Lionel Messi showed his true colours after Argentina's win over Netherlands by going straight over to congratulate Emiliano Martinez, rather than celebrating with the rest of his teammates.

The Aston Villa goalkeeper saved two penalties in the shootout as Argentina squeezed past the Dutch to book a semi-final meeting with Croatia, who beat Brazil earlier on Friday. Goals from Nahuel Molina and Messi gave Lionel Scaloni's side a two-nil advantage, and the South Americans were cruising into the last-four.

However, Wout Weghorst sparked a sensational late fightback from the bench as he came on to score twice - including the equaliser in the 101st minute to spark jubilant scenes. Weghorst's strike was enough to take the game to extra-time, but the additional 30 minutes wasn't as entertaining as previous half an hour.

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