16 yellow cards were handed out as Argentina won a crazy quarter-final against the Netherlands on penalties.
After the match, the heated feelings continued.
– He must be silent, says Argentine Emiliano Martinez about the opponent’s coach, Louis van Gaal be into sports.
When the Netherlands tied it 2-2 in the last minute and forced Argentina into extra time, chaos erupted on the pitch in the World Cup quarter-finals.
In total, Spanish referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz handed out 16 yellow cards in the match, which was eventually won by Argentina, which secured their place in the semi-finals against Croatia on penalties.
Anger at Van Gaal and the referee
After the match, despite the promotion, there were still heated feelings in the Argentine camp.
– I heard Van Gaal said they would have an advantage if penalties were taken. I think he should shut up, says goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez be into sports.
The Aston Villa player also gave the referee a solid pitch.
– The judge did everything for them. He added ten minutes for no reason at all. He gave them free kicks outside the box two or three times. He wanted them to score.
– I hope he won’t rule anymore. worthless.
Missy: What are you staring at?
Even Lionel Messi – who was up front and said a few words to Van Gaal after the match – was annoyed by the opponents.
– Van Gaal says they play good football, but he only substituted tall players and served long balls, says Messi, according to Sky Sports.
In the middle of an interview in the mixed zone, he then addressed a Dutch player and said:
– What are you staring at, idiot?
According to SVT correspondent Johan Kukuslan Take out world-class double-shooting star Wout Weghorst.
Argentina will play Croatia in the semi-finals on Tuesday. The match starts at 20:00.
