Argentina tops Netherlands 4-2 in penalties to reach World Cup final
Netherlands' Arjen Robben goes down under a challenge from Argentina's Martin Demichelis during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo Brazil, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Argentina's Gonzalo Higuain lies on the pitch after missing a chance as Netherlands' goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen (1) holds the ball during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Fabrizio Bensch, Pool)
Argentina's Lionel Messi, second left, takes on the Dutch defence during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo Brazil, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
General view of the Itaquerao Stadium during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina in Sao Paulo Brazil, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)
SAO PAULO — Argentina reached the World Cup final on Wednesday after beating the Netherlands 4-2 in a penalty shootout.
Goalkeeper Sergio Romero saved penalties by Ron Vlaar and Wesley Sneijder to give Argentina the win after the game finished 0-0 following extra time. Maxi Rodriguez put away the winning spot kick.
Argentina will play Germany in Sunday’s final at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
