Not a thriller nor a goal fest. A typical tight semi where each team neutralised the other's most dangerous threats. Messi got one touch in the Dutch area all game. Robben made just one pass in the first half. It didn't make for much of a spectacle, and the spectre of penalties hung over this until they were duly reached with neither net being ruffled.
There was no rush of Dutch hands in the air when Van Gaal asked who wanted to take the first. It was left to Vlaar and he missed to the right, and from then on, the Argentines always had a foot in the final. Despite not being impressive at all, they've made it and face the rampant Germans. It's Europe vs South America. Who will triumph will be decided on Sunday.
There was no rush of Dutch hands in the air when Van Gaal asked who wanted to take the first. It was left to Vlaar and he missed to the right, and from then on, the Argentines always had a foot in the final. Despite not being impressive at all, they've made it and face the rampant Germans. It's Europe vs South America. Who will triumph will be decided on Sunday.
