PHOTOS: Alejandro Sabella's stumble immortalized in memes
Argentina secured a place in the semifinals for the first time since 1990 on Saturday afternoon, defeating Belgium 1-0 courtesy of a goal from someone not named Lionel Messi Gonzalo Higuain.
In truth, the match was a dull affair, with neither side able to create much in the way of chances following the 8th minute goal.
One of the most exciting moments of a drab encounter was Argentine manager Alejandro Sabella's hilarious reaction to a missed opportunity in the second half, when Higuain hit the crossbar after an impressive run.
First, the incident:
As is always the case, the Internet wasted no time capturing the unflattering stumble in meme form. They came in thick and fast.
Those are all fantastic, but this is the ultimate creation:
Tim Howard made the save. Because of course he did.
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