Argentina beats Netherlands 4-2 in penalty shootout to reach World Cup final

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Netherlands’ Arjen Robben goes down under a challenge from Argentina’s Martin Demichelis during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo Brazil, Wednesday, July 9, 2014. AP

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.–Mike Corder