"(Photo: Getty Images)Emi Martinez: 'I'm doing this for 45 million people'Emiliano Martinez spoke after the victory: "The first thing that comes to mind is emotion. I'm doing this for 45 million people. To give people this kind of joy is the greatest thing at this moment. "We are in the semifinal because we have passion and heart. We are excited, just like the people. "(Photo: Getty Images)Don't mess with MessiArgentina and the Netherlands had plenty of bad blood by the end of this match, and it appears things continued off the pitch.
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Van Gaal, 71, was appointed Netherlands national team manager for a third time in August 2021. He first said last year that he intended to stand down after the Qatar World Cup. “First and foremost I won’t be continuing, ” he said in his post-match press conference following the defeat. “I only did it for this period of time. This was my very last match of my third term as head coach. “In that time I coached 20 matches and we didn’t lose a single one. I don’t know how many matches we won, but you can Google ‘Louis van Gaal, Dutch team’ and see the goal difference for yourself.
Neither side could find a winner, with Argentina the side to prevail on penalties, winning 4-3. They will face Croatia in the semi-finals after their shock shootout victory over Brazil. Background readingWorld Cup quarter-final scheduleWorld Cup knockout bracket(Photo: Getty Images)Van Gaal confirms departure as Netherlands managerLouis van Gaal has confirmed he is stepping down as the Netherlands manager — adding he “does not care” who goes on to win the World Cup.
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"I had a decisive penalty, like the one in the Copa America. In that walk to the penalty spot I was very calm because I trust in my work. "When I grabbed the ball I was thinking about my daughter. She changed my life. I work with my head down, I deserve to be here. "(Photo: Getty Images)De Paul: Argentina intend to go all the wayRodrigo De Paul spoke after Argentina's win: "I respond on the field, that's where things work best for me.
"Obviously, playing seven matches was a goal, but now we want to win, beyond the respect for our opponents. (Photo: Getty Images)The last time Argentina and Croatia met at the World CupLuka Modric did this:The moment Argentina wonYou can see how Lionel Messi celebrated with Emi Martinez here, and in the background you can also spot things kicking off once again between the two teams:Argentina vs CroatiaOur first semi-final is set, and it's a matchup between the nations that lost each of the past two World Cup finals. Argentina and Croatia have met at the World Cup twice before:2018: Croatia beat Argentina 3-0 in the group stage, with Luka Modric scoring a brilliant goal. 1998: Argentina beat Croatia 1-0 in the group stage, with Mauricio Pineda scoring the sole goal of his international career.
I'm excited because I work hard for these things to happen. Playing in a World Cup semi-final is not something that happens every day. "The idea was to come on the first day (of the tournament) and leave on the last. We have done a lot of good. We got up from a tough defeat at the beginning. I hope these moments keep coming, they are incredible. I tell people to enjoy it because this belongs to everyone.
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"We had the game under control, but soccer has this, even when you think it's all over. This team has youth and pride. It is fundamental to never give up. "We always thought about attacking, regardless of what they did. The game was so tight that it was difficult for us, especially in the second half. However, we are satisfied.
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