FINAL - Argentina defeat Netherlands 0-0 (4-2 on penalties) to advance to World Cup final

Argentina are back in the final of the World Cup for the first time since 1990, defeating the Netherlands 4-2 on penalties after 120 minutes of scoreless action at the Arena de Sao Paulo.

Maxi Rodriguez scored the winning penalty after Sergio Romero made two saves, denying Ron Vlaar and Wesley Sneijder.

Penalty results

Ron Vlaar (Netherlands) - SAVE

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Lionel Messi (Argentina) - GOAL

Arjen Robben (Netherlands) - GOAL

Ezequiel Garay (Argentina) - GOAL

Wesley Sneijder (Netherlands) - SAVE

Sergio Aguero (Argentina) - GOAL

Dirk Kuyt (Netherlands) - GOAL

Maxi Rodriguez (Argentina) - GOAL

The Albiceleste will now meet Germany on July 13 at the Maracana for the right to hoist the World Cup.

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