FIFA World Cup 2022,Quarter Finals:Dramatic Exit Of Netherlands From The World Cup

The Netherlands' heartbreaking penalty shootoaut loss to Argentina in the World Cup quarterfinals has eliminated them.

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In the second quarterfinal game of the tournament, Argentina defeated the Netherlands on penalty kicks in Qatar's Lusail Stadium.

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Nahuel Molina's goal in the first half gave Argentina the appearance that they were in charge of the game.

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In the second, Lionel Messi converted a penalty kick to make it 2-0.

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In order to make it 2-1, Wout Weghorst scored on a header in the 83rd minute. He then scored again in the 11th minute of extra time.

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Through extra time, neither team managed to score, setting up penalty kicks.

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Emiliano Martinez, the goalie for Argentina, stopped the first two shots, giving Argentina the advantage before winning 4-3 on penalties.

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Argentina will now move on to the semifinals, which start on Tuesday, where they will meet Croatia.

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In the first quarterfinal clash on Friday, Croatia shocked tournament favourite Brazil, prevailing on penalties and securing its place in the semifinal stage.

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