Netherlands vs Argentina: Tussle breaks out in feisty FIFA World Cup Quarterfinal match

A battle broke out between Argentina and Netherlands gamers within the 88th minute after Leandro Parades kicked the ball instantly on the Dutch dugout following a foul on Nathaniel Ake.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 10, 2022 03:49 IST

Argentina participant kicks ball into Netherlands bench, will get yellow card, begins battle (AP Photo)

By India Today Web Desk: Tensions boiled over when Leandro Parades kicked the ball instantly on the Dutch dugout following a foul on Nathaniel Ake within the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match between the Netherlands and Argentina. The incident occurred when Argentina had been main 2-1 within the 88th minute when Paredes tackled Nathan Ake and was whistled by the referee for a foul. However, the actual drama began when Paredes kicked the ball towards the Dutch bench.

The Netherlands gamers had been fast to react and so they instantly rushed out onto the sector to confront Paredes. Dutch defender Virgil Van Dijk got here operating and hit Pardes whereas the remainder of the crew tried to make their frustrations recognized. The referee was in some way managed to get the gamers separated. Paredes and Berghuis had been booked with a yellow card and play continued.

In the tip, Lionel Messi-led Argentina emerged victorious when their goalkeeper Emi Martinez saved penalties from Virgil van Dijk and Steven Berghuis earlier than Lautaro Martinez scored the successful spot kick to safe them a 4-3 shootout win over the Netherlands on Friday after their World Cup quarter-final completed 2-2 after 120 minutes.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi had beautifully arrange Nahuel Molina for his or her first-half opener, threading a chic move by way of the Dutch defence, earlier than coolly slotting in a penalty within the 73rd minute after Denzel Dumfries fouled Marcos Acuna.

In a scrappy half-hour of additional time with the scores stage, Enzo Fernandez rattled the submit within the closing seconds whereas Martinez and German Pezzella additionally had efforts blocked or parried away as Argentina desperately pushed for a winner.

Argentina will subsequent face Croatia, who beat Brazil on penalties earlier, on Tuesday for a spot within the ultimate.

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Dec 10, 2022