Argentina became the third team to book their spot in the semi-finals with a single goal from Gonzalo Higuain.
Although Argentina were able to make it through to the semi-finals, they have been winning by 1-0. Which doesn't prove or show that they are in great form or even strong contenders for the World Cup.
Argentina deserved to win as most of the possession belonged to them. They created the best chances and defended well. The only way Belgium got the ball was through a foul or on the break.
However, in the second half it was the other way around. Belgium were getting all the attacks while Argentina were getting through on the breaks.
A ricochet off a Belgian landed at the feet of Higuain who then scored in the 8th minute and it was his first goal of the tournament. In the first two quarter-finals, the early goals lasted the longest, they won the matches and that was seen yesterday with Germany and Brazil.
With Argentina leading, Belgium scored most of their goals after the 70th minute. Which was seen during the group stages and last 16 match. This time Belgium were looking to score before the 70th minute. Every chance they got, they attacked the goal.
Unfortunately an injury kept di María from playing through to halftime. He appeared to have hurt himself while taking a shot at goal. Eventually he was substituted. His extraction was to ensure his fitness for the next match if Argentina made it through to the semi-finals.
The best chance for Belgium to equalise before the break came from Mirallas who couldn't twist his neck well enough to control the ball with his head in order to head it into the goal.
Higuain was close to getting a second goal after beating the goalkeeper but the only thing that stood in his way was the crossbar. In case you missed it, the Argentinian coach was about to fall backwards into the dugout but quickly regained his balance. He just couldn't believe his eyes. That Higuain shot made him dizzy.
In the closing stages, each team wanted to score. Belgium were looking for the equaliser while Argentina wanted another goal to cement their spot in the semi-finals. If Belgium scored, the goal would ignite a greater battle between the two sides.
Added time of 5 minutes produced the best performances of the match. Each side was attacking and it was beautiful football. Sadly someone has to lose and that was Belgium.
The Belgian journey in the World Cup came to an end as they lost 1-0 to Argentina.
