Argentina are back in the final of the World Cup for the first time since 1990, defeating the Netherlands 4-2 on penalties after 120 minutes of scoreless action at the Arena de Sao Paulo.
Maxi Rodriguez scored the winning penalty after Sergio Romero made two saves, denying Ron Vlaar and Wesley Sneijder.
Penalty results
Ron Vlaar (Netherlands) - SAVE
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Lionel Messi (Argentina) - GOAL
Arjen Robben (Netherlands) - GOAL
Ezequiel Garay (Argentina) - GOAL
Wesley Sneijder (Netherlands) - SAVE
Sergio Aguero (Argentina) - GOAL
Dirk Kuyt (Netherlands) - GOAL
Maxi Rodriguez (Argentina) - GOAL
The Albiceleste will now meet Germany on July 13 at the Maracana for the right to hoist the World Cup.
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