Argentina reaches World Cup final after penalties

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Wednesday, July 9, 2014
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Netherlands' Dirk Kuyt, right, goes for a header with Argentina's Javier Mascherano, left, and Ezequiel Garay during the World Cup semifinal soccer match in Brazil.
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SAO PAULO, Brazil -- 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.

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