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Match 27 Shanghai - Shanghai Stadium
16 August
Argentina
2:1
Netherlands
2:1 a.e.t. (1:1, 1:1)
  • Lionel MESSI (14')
  • Angel DI MARIA (105')
  • Otman BAKKAL (36')

Referee Jair MARRUFO

Summary

Messi sets up Brazil semi

Messi sets up Brazil semi

Argentina required extra time to edge the Netherlands 2-1 in a thrilling quarter-final in the Men's Olympic Football Tournament. Lionel Messi opened the scoring and then created the game's deciding goal for Angel Di Maria as Sergio Batista's side booked a date with Brazil in the last four. The match began at a frenetic pace, which was to continue throughout the first half. The ...

Line-up

ARG
NED
Substitute(s)
Coaches
Sergio BATISTA (ARG)
(NED) Foppe DE HAAN
Officials
  • Referee: Jair MARRUFO (USA)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Kermit QUISENBERRY (USA)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Ricardo MORGAN (JAM)
  • Fourth official: Stephane LANNOY (FRA)

Photos

  • Argentina's head coach Sergio Batista reacts to his team's victory over the Netherlands
  • Argentina's forward Lionel Messi adjusts his hair during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games
  • Diego Armando Maradona
  • Argentina's Angel Di Maria (R) celebrates with Lionel Messi after a goal against the Netherlands
  • Argentina played Netherlands in the quarter-final clash at the Shanghai Stadium on 16 August
  • Argentina played Netherlands in the quarter-final clash at the Shanghai Stadium on 16 August
  • Argentina played Netherlands in the quarter-final clash at the Shanghai Stadium
  • Argentina played Netherlands in the quarter-final clash
  • Argentina played Netherlands in the quarter-final clash at the Shanghai Stadium

    • Quotes

    "We created chances that we failed to put away against a tough opponent with very good players. Over the course of the game we were the better side, so I'm very satisfied with the team," Sergio Batista, Argentina coach.

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