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World Cup 2014 live blog: Argentina v Netherlands in the semi-finals

• 4 HOURS AGO JULY 10, 2014 5:25AM

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Argentina has advanced to the World Cup final after winning its semi-final against the Netherlands in a penalty shootout.

Goalkeeper Sergio Romero pulled off two magnificent saves, denying Ron Vlaar and Wesley Sneijder, as Argentina won the shootout 4-2. Earlier, the two sides played out 120 scoreless, uninspiring minutes of regular and extra time.

Lionel Messi’s team will meet Germany in the final on Monday morning (AEST). The Netherlands, who lost the last World Cup final to Spain, now have to front up for the third place playoff against the host nation, Brazil, on Sunday.

Scroll down to the bottom of the page to relive our blow-by-blow coverage of the second semi-final, Argentina v Netherlands.

LINK: Argentina wins penalty shootout

LINK: Viewers distracted by pretty fans

Argentina through to final after beating Netherlands

All the pressure was on Lionel Messi in Argentina’s World Cup semi-final against the Netherlands. Source: AFP

9:15am - TODAY’S MOST HEARTBREAKING MOMENT

For one brief moment in the aftermath of the penalty shootout, the cameras focused on Arjen Robben, who had walked over to one of the grandstands.

The Dutch forward was comforting his son, who was crying, clearly distressed by the result. We all know Robben can be a pain on the pitch, but when the final whistle blows, he clearly has his priorities straight.

Arjen Robben's son is not taking the loss very well. Losing in a penalty shootout is never fun. pic.twitter.com/yBa20CShts

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 9, 2014

8:50am - ARGENTINA WINS PENALTY SHOOTOUT 4-2

Here we go. The Netherlands will shoot first.

• Romero saves the first penalty, a poor one from Vlaar. 0-0.

• Messi scores for Argentina. 1-0 Argentina.

• Robben scores for the Netherlands. 1-1.

• Garay scores for Argentina. 2-1 Argentina.

• Romero saves Sneijder’s penalty brilliantly, diving to his right. 2-1 Argentina.

• Aguero scores for Argentina. 3-1 Argentina.

• Kuyt scores for the Netherlands. 3-2 Argentina.

• Rodriguez scores for Argentina. Argentina wins the shootout 4-2.

Two magnificent saves from Sergio Romero, have won the match for Argentina.

That means Lionel Messi’s team will play Germany in the World Cup final on Monday morning (AEST). The Netherlands will have to front up for the third place playoff against Brazil a day earlier.