FIFA World Cup: Goalkeepers shine as Croatia, Argentina hold their nerves in penalty shootouts to enter semis
Croatia defeated Brazil 4-2 in the penalty shootout after holding the five-time champions 1-1 at the end of extra time. Netherlands pulled off something similar against Argentina, but it was La Albiceleste that remained calm during the shootout, winning it 4-3.
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Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez celebrates Argentina’s victory over Netherlands in the second quarter-final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. AP
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Netherlands’ Wout Weghorst celebrates after scoring a last-minute equaliser (90+11) that took the game into extra time and later to the penalty shootout. AP
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Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez pulls off a save off a Virgil van Dijk shot during the penalty shootout in the quarter-final against Netherlands. AP
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Argentina players celebrate their 4-2 win in the penalty shootout against Netherlands as the Dutchmen sink to their knees during a high-voltage World Cup quarter-final at the Lusail Stadium. AP
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Talismanic Argentina forward Lionel Messi celebrates his team’s entry into the semi-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. AP
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Neymar celebrates after scoring the first goal of the quarter-final clash against Croatia, going level with Pele for most goals scored for Brazil (77). AP
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Bruno Petkovic scores from a free kick to help Croatia equalise late into extra time during their 2022 FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Brazil. AP
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Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic, the standout player of the game, celebrates after Croatia knock Brazil out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup with a 4-2 win in the penalty shootout. AP
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Croatian players break into wild celebrations after Marquinhos’ misses his shot during the penalty shootout, resulting in Brazil losing yet another FIFA World Cup quarter-final. AP
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Brazil star Neymar is reduced to tears after his side is knocked out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup following a quarter-final defeat against Croatia. AP


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