Argentina beat the Netherlands in a thrilling shoot-out victory to hold out hope that a Latin American country will be crowned the winner of World Cup 2014. 

Argentinians, led by superstar Lionel Andrés Messi defeated the Netherlands in the semi-final game on penalty kicks,  with a final score of 4-2. The match was a scoreless draw in extra time.

Messi scored the first penalty kick, followed by Argentinian players Ezequiel Garay with the second goal, Sergio Aguero with the third goal, and the final and winning goal scored by Maxi Rodriguez.

Argentina is expected to face Germany in the World Cup 2014 final on Sunday.