Argentina beats Netherlands in extra time to advance to Olympics semifinals
SHANGHAI, Aug. 16, 2008 (AMP) — Beijing 2008 : Argentina reached the semifinals of the 2008 Olympics courtesy of a 2-1 extra time victory over the Netherlands (following a 1-1 draw in regulation) on Saturday night.
Fixtures and Results : Second stage
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Overview
Argentina at the Olympics
- 1 title (2004)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1928)
- Statistics: Champions (2004) Runners-up (1928, 1996)
Netherlands at the Olympics
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1908)
- Statistics: Third Place (1908, 1912, 1920) Fourth Place (1924)
Argentina
2:1
Netherlands
2:1 (a.e.t.), 1:1 (1:1)
- 16 August 2008
- 21:00
- Shanghai