Argentina beats Belgium to advance to World Cup semifinals
BRASíLIA, Jul. 5, 2014 (AMP) — Brazil 2014 : Argentina reached the semifinals of the 2014 FIFA World Cup with a 1-0 win against Belgium (halftime: 1-0) on Saturday afternoon at the Mane Garrincha Stadium in Brasília.
All the action happened in the first half, with Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuaín goal in the 8th minute.
Fixtures and Results : Second stage
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Overview
Argentina at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1978, 1986)
- 16 appearances (first in 1930)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1978, 1986) Runners-up (1930, 1990)
Belgium at the World Cup
- 12 appearances (first in 1930)
- 19 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1986)
Argentina
1:0
Belgium
1:0 (1:0)
- 5 July 2014
- 13:00
- Brasília
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