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
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
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
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
Talismanic Argentina forward Lionel Messi celebrates his team's entry into the semi-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. AP
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
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
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
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
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