The last semifinal game was Argentina vs. Netherlands. There were very few chances, with one in the 15th minute by a Lionel Messi free kick that was saved by Dutch keeper Jasper Cillessen. The chances were very scarce in the second half, as the only shot on goal in the 90 minutes was the 15th minute free kick by Messi. In extra time, Rodrigo Palacio headed one straight at Cillessen. In the 117th, Messi crossed to Maxi Rodriguez, who headed one weakly at Cillessen. After the very few chances, it went to penalties. Argentina keeper Sergio Romero stopped Wesley Sneijder`s and Ron Vlaar`s penalty shots, allowing Arjen Robben`s and Robin van Persie`s kicks. But it was enough as Argentina converted on their first four shots to send them through with scores through Messi, Ezequiel Garay, Sergio Aguero, and Rodriguez. Rodriguez clinched the spot to the final when his shot bounced off Cillessen, off the crossbar, and in. Argentina will face Germany in the final, while Netherlands will face Brazil in the third place game. 
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