FIFA World Cup: Argetina-Netherlands semis goes into extra time

The FIFA World Cup semifinal match between Argentina and the Netherlands went into extra time after both teams were tied 0-0 at the end of regular time at the Arena Corinthians

Sao Paulo: The FIFA World Cup semifinal match between Argentina and the Netherlands went into extra time after both teams were tied 0-0 at the end of regular time at the Arena Corinthians here Wednesday.

(From L-R) Netherlands' forward Arjen Robben, Argentina's forward and captain Lionel Messi and Netherlands' defender Daley Blind vie for the ball during the semi-final football match between Netherlands and Argentina of the FIFA World Cup. Pic/AFP

Argentine star Lionel Messi and Dutch key players Arjen Robben and Robin van Persie were all kept in check by a well disciplined and organised defensive display for both teams.

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