In total, day 27 of the 2014 World Cup saw zero goals, but eight penalties were taken to determine who will face Germany in the 2014 World Cup final. Argentina were able to bury all four of their attempts. The Netherlands were only able to convert two. Lionel Messi, Maxi Rodriguez and Sergio Aguero were just a few of the players responsible for Wednesday’s clinical finishing under immense pressure.
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Below are highlights of all eight penalties and brief recap of the day’s historic result.
Netherlands (2)0-0(4) Argentina
Goals: None
First Round of Penalties: Ron Vlaar’s take for the Netherlands is saved. Lionel Messi converts for Argentina.
Second Round of Penalties: Arjen Robben converts for the Netherlands. Ezequiel Garay converts for Argentina.
Third Round of Penalties: Wesley Sneijder’s take for the Netherlands is saved. Sergio Aguero converts for Argentina.
Fourth Round of Penalties: Dirk Kuyt converts for the Netherlands. Maxi Rodriguez converts for Argentina.
It took four rounds of penalties, but Argentina was finally able to move past the Netherlands on Wednesday after a scoreless draw. Despite the technical football being played, chances were few and far between for both sides. Argentina had the most dangerous of the two in extra time, but neither Rodrigo Palacio nor Maxi Rodriguez could capitalize on their chances. That wouldn’t be the case in penalty kicks. All four Argentines buried theirs. Ron Vlaar and Wesley Sneijder didn't. Argentina returns to the World Cup final for the first time since 1990.
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