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Messi, Argentina advance to World Cup Semis

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Kirill Venediktov
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LUSAIL, Qatar -- Argentina is advancing to the semifinals of the World Cup after a dramatic win in a penalty shootout against the Netherlands.

Argentina jumped to a 2-0 lead in the second half only to lose their lead to a Dutch goal in the 11th minute of added time to force extra time after a 2-2 draw.

Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez saved the first two Dutch penalties to lead Argentina to a 4-2 win in the shootout.

Argentina will now face Croatia who stunned favorites Brazil earlier. The game will take place on Dec. 13.

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