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Kieran Horn

Why Lionel Messi and Man Utd's Lisandro Martinez were mistaken in angry World Cup interview

Argentina's World Cup quarter-final with the Netherlands descended into chaos on several occasions with the fiery clash being decided on penalties following a 2-2 draw after 120 minutes. Nahuel Molina and Lionel Messi put Argentina two goals in front, but a Wout Weghorst brace took the game to spot kicks.

Emiliano Martinez was the hero of the shoot-out as he saved the Dutch's first two penalties from Virgil Van Dijk and Steven Berghuis. Argentina's fourth taker, Enzo Fernandez dragged his effort wide, but Lautaro Martinez was on hand as his nation's fifth penalty taker to set up a last four clash against Croatia.

Chaos ensued at full time following Argentina's players goading the Dutch after their win on penalties in a similar fashion to the brawl that took place after Leandro Paredes had smashed the ball at the Netherlands substitutes after fouling Nathan Ake.

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