Images from Argentina’s penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday, after the two sides played to a scoreless draw through extra time.
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Arjen Robben of the Netherlands battles for the ball with Javier Mascherano of Argentina in their match on Wednesday at the 2014 World Cup semi-finals in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Frank Augstein / AP -
Robin van Persie of the Netherlands vies for the ball with Lionel Messi of Argentina in a rainy Sao Paulo on Wednesday night at the 2014 World Cup semi-finals. Srdjan Suki / EPA -
Lionel Messi of Argentina dribbles away from Ron Vlaar of the Netherlands during their match in the 2014 World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday night in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Adrian Dennis / AFP -
Netherlands goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen leaps to punch the ball away from Sergio Aguero of Argentina during their match at the 2014 World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday night in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Frank Augstein / AP -
Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella holds the ball during his side's 2014 World Cup semi-final match on Wednesday against the Netherlands in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Dominic Ebenbichler / Reuters -
Argentina midfielder Lucas Biglia, left, vies for the ball with Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder during their match at the 2014 World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday night in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Odd Andersen / AFP -
Netherlands goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen reacts as Lionel Messi of Argentina converts his penalty attempt in the 2014 World Cup semi-final match penalty shootout on Wednesday night in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Fabrice Coffrini / AFP -
Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates converting his penalty shootout attempt against Netherlands on Wednesday night at the 2014 World Cup semi-finals in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Fabrizio Bensch / AFP -
Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero makes one of his two penalty shootout saves on Wednesday night against the Netherlands at the 2014 World Cup semi-finals in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Odd Andersen / AFP -
Argentina keeper Sergio Romero makes a save on Netherlands player Wesley Sneijder's penalty shootout attempt during the 2014 World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday night in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Julian Finney / Getty Images -
Sergio Romero celebrates saving a shot during Argentina's penalty shootout victory over Netherlands at the 2014 World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday night in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Fabrizio Bensch / Getty Images -
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal looks on during his side's penalty shootout loss to Argentina on Wednesday night at the 2014 World Cup semi-finals in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Hassan Ammar / AP -
Netherlands keeper Jasper Cillessen reacts after missing a save as his side lose to Argentina in a penalty shootout on Wednesday night at the 2014 World Cup semi-finals in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Francois Xavier Marit / Getty Images -
Lionel Messi celebrates after Argentina's penalty shootout victory over Netherlands on Wednesday night in the 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Fabrice Coffrini / AFP
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