Argentina-Netherlands World Cup Semifinal goes into extra time
Darpan News Desk Darpan, 09 Jul, 2014 03:13 PM
The FIFA World Cup semifinal match between Argentina and the Netherlands went into extra time after both teams were tied 0-0 at the end of regular time at the Arena Corinthians here Wednesday.
Argentine star Lionel Messi and Dutch key players Arjen Robben and Robin van Persie were all kept in check by a well disciplined and organised defensive display for both teams.
As Indian football buffs get hooked to the Fifa World Cup, health experts are advising fans to rein in their emotions and take precautions to cope with the rigours of the late-night schedules of the globe’s biggest sporting extravaganza.
The FIFA World Cup party in Brazil kicked off with singer Jennifer Lopez and rapper Pitbull performing in the opening ceremony in front of thousands of jubilant fans present at the Arena de Sao Paulo here Thursday.