FIFA World Cup 2022 second quarter final match Argentina vs Netherlands was very exciting. This match took place between Lionel Messi‘s team Argentina and Netherlands. At first, Argentina took a 2-0 lead, but the Netherlands equalized the match by scoring two brilliant goals. After this, Argentina won the match 4-3 in the penalty shootout and entered the semi-finals.
FIFA World Cup Argentina vs Netherlands: A very exciting second quarter-final was played late Friday night in the FIFA World Cup 2022 season being hosted by Qatar. In this match, Lionel Messi’s team Argentina clashed with Netherlands. The match was very exciting, in which Argentina won 4-3 in the penalty shootout and entered the semi-finals.
Now Messi’s team is two wins away from becoming the champion this time. The Argentine team will now face Croatia in the semi-finals. Croatia defeated Neymar’s team Brazil in a penalty shootout in their quarter-final match. Now this semi-final match between Argentina and Croatia will take place on December 13 at 22:00 (local).
Netherlands came back like this in the match
This match was very exciting in the second half. The Netherlands team first scored a goal in the 83rd minute to close the match 2-1. Bout Beghorst scored this goal with a header near Sergio Berghaus. After this, after the scheduled 90 minutes, the match was 2-1 in Argentina’s court.
Then in almost the last minute of injury time, the Netherlands equalized the match 2-2 by scoring the second goal. This goal was also scored by Beghorst in the 90th + 11th minute. After this, the result of the match did not come out even in extra time. After this, Argentina won the match 4-3 in the penalty shootout.
Messi created history, equaled Gabriel
Messi has 10 goals in World Cup history. With this, Messi has equaled former compatriot Gabriel Batistuta. Messi and Gabriel have now jointly become the Argentine player with the most goals in the World Cup. Maradona has 8 goals in the World Cup. Messi has scored his fourth goal so far this season.
Argentina showed strength in the first half
The Argentine team had a strong hold on the Netherlands from the beginning of the match. Messi’s team gradually adopted its aggressive game. It paid off in the 35th minute when Molina slotted past the Dutch defense to score. Captain Messi only assisted this goal. After being surrounded by opposition players, Messi gave the pass, which was taken advantage of by Molina.
Argentina is also heavy in terms of goal attempts
Due to this one goal, Argentina took a 1-0 lead in the first half. In the first half, the Netherlands team was heavy on Argentina in terms of possession. Messi’s team had 42 percent ball possession, while the ball possession of the Netherlands was 58 percent.
But in the case of goal attempts, Argentina dominated. He attempted the goal 5 times in the first half, in which three were on target. Was successful in scoring one of these goals. While the Netherlands team attempted only one goal. He too was not on target.
Starting-11 of Argentina and Netherlands in the match
Argentina Squad: Lionel Messi (Captain), Emiliano Martinez (Goalkeeper), Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Otamendi, Nahuel Molina, Marcos Acuña, Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis McAllister, Enzo Fernandez and Julián Álvarez.
