Game Day: Netherlands vs. Argentina

Argentina reached the World Cup final on Wednesday, July 9, 2014, after beating the Netherlands 4-2 in a penalty shootout. Goalkeeper Sergio Romero saved penalties by Ron Vlaar and Wesley Sneijder to give Argentina the win after the game finished 0-0 following extra time. Maxi Rodriguez put away the winning spot kick. Argentina will play Germany in Sunday's final at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.

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Soccer fans watch a live broadcast of the FIFA World Cup semifinal soccer match between Netherlands and Argentina on a giant screen in the center of Eindhoven, Netherlands, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Phil Nijhuis)

Argentina's Lionel Messi sits on the floor during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Argentina's goalkeeper Mariano Andujar, right, congratulates goalkeeper Sergio Romero after the World Cup semifinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-2 in a penalty shootout to reach the World Cup final. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Argentina soccer fans watch a live broadcast of their team's World Cup semifinal match against Netherlands inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Argentina supporters pose for a photograph prior to the World Cup semifinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Netherlands soccer fans cheer during a live broadcast of their team's World Cup semifinal match against Argentina inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Argentina soccer fans wear masks in the likeness of Pope Francis and Argentina's player Lionel Messi as they attend a live telecast of the World Cup semifinal match between Argentina and Netherlands, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Argentina's Lionel Messi controls the ball during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Fabrizio Bensch, Pool)

A soccer fan of the Argentina national soccer team watches a live telecast of the soccer World Cup semifinal match between Argentina and The Netherlands, inside the FIFA Fan Fest area on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Netherlands' Arjen Robben, center, controls the ball between Argentina's Martin Demichelis, left, and Lucas Bigli, right, during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Francois Xavier Marit, Pool)

Argentina's goalkeeper Sergio Romero saves a shot from the penalty spot by Netherlands' Ron Vlaar in the shoot-out of the World Cup semifinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Netherlands' Ron Vlaar, bottom, tackles Argentina's Lionel Messi during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

An Argentina soccer fan poses in front of an Argentine flag before a World Cup semifinal match between Argentina against Netherlands, on a street where an outdoor screen has been set for viewing, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Eduardo Di Baia)

Netherlands' Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, left, is held by Argentina's Ezequiel Garay during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Argentina's Pablo Zabaleta has his face covered with gauze during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Netherlands' Wesley Sneijder holds his leg after a foul during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Netherlands' Dirk Kuyt, right, goes for a header with Argentina's Javier Mascherano, left, and Ezequiel Garay during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Dutch supporters watch from the stands during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Francois Xavier Marit, Pool)

Netherlands' Arjen Robben gestures during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Argentina's goalkeeper Sergio Romero deflects a ball during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Players from the Netherlands, left, and Argentina, right, observe a minute of silence to honor the death of Argentine soccer legend Alfredo di Stefano prior to their World Cup semifinal soccer match at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Francois Xavier Marit, Pool)

Argentina's Sergio Aguero, left, and Netherlands' Stefan de Vrij go for a header during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Argentina's Lionel Messi, left, shoots a free-kick past the Dutch defense during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Argentina soccer players celebrate with fans after defeating the Netherlands during a World Cup semifinal soccer match at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo Brazil, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Argentina reached the World Cup final on Wednesday after beating the Netherlands 4-2 in a penalty shootout. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

Fans watch the World Cup semifinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo Brazil, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Argentina reached the World Cup final on Wednesday after beating the Netherlands 4-2 in a penalty shootout.(AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

Argentina's goalkeeper Sergio Romero celebrates after Argentina defeated the Netherlands 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 tie after extra time to advance to the finals during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo Brazil, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

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