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13:38: Are you ready to find out who's going to meet Germany in the finals? Good, you've come to the right place! 16:03: A couple of selection shocks: De Jong is fit and Gago remains out. 16:12: It's just hit me that there'll only be two more chances to do this following today. Have to make the most of it...predictions? 16:32: In an unexpected turn of events, ITV are using Sway's "Level Up" in their build up video package. 16:56: You'll never be as cool as this guy. Ever. 17:05: Apologies for the delay, we're underway! 17:08: Mind games in the tunnel prior to kick off? 17:11: Adidas coming through with some interesting stats about Messi and Robben. 17:12: Has Demichelis had a hair cut? 17:15: Messi with a powerful free kick, but Cillessen is equal to it! Best chance of the match so far. 17:16: Lets take a look at how closely De Jong is marking Messi. 17:17: The Dutch fans need to control their confetti. 17:23: After yesterday's fireworks display, we find ourselves disappointed that no goals have been scored yet. 17:24: Prior to kick off there was a remembrance for the great Alfredo Di Stefano. 17:25: Garay gets down low and gets his head to it, but it isn't enough to direct it to goal. 17:26: This is a tense affair, you wouldn't rule out either team opening the scoring at any time. 17:27: There's a collision here between Javier Mascherano and Wijnaldum, and Mascherano is down, and it doesn't look good. 17:28: Van Persie won't be too happy with his early influence so far. 17:30: Mascherano is back on, and good to continue! 17:31: Messi & Robben aren't living up to their hype so far, but Jasper Cillessen is keeping us entertained! 17:33: This time yesterday, the score was 5-0. 17:38: Earlier in the tournament we had footballer/rapper lookalikes, now we have our first edition of footballer/celebrity lookalikes! 17:54: We ended the first half with a stalemate. Who can break the deadlock? Are we going to see penalties? Why am I asking a website rhetorical questions? 18:03: While we're waiting for the teams to make their way to the pitch, I've just found a fan that would make MrXercules proud! 18:06: and we're off again! 18:07: Some late half-time thoughts from Wandawaisu... 18:26: The lack of updates should tell you that not much has happened... 18:36: Higuain scores! But it's offside...still 0-0 then. 18:40: GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL! 18:41: I'm sorry, that was mean - there's no goal. Aguero's coming on though, maybe we'll see something soon? 18:50: Robben spurns a chance 90' in - Mascherano with a brilliant challenge to put a stop to his run. 19:01: I've left it too long again, haven't I? I'm genuinely sorry if I've disappointed any parents out there, it won't happen again. We're a few minutes into extra time. Still no goals. I'm tired. 19:15: The game has livened up a bit, and just in time - the first half of extra time draws to a close; 15 minutes to find a winner! 19:18: We're back! Three minutes between updates, brilliant stuff. Not much happening, on ITV we're getting some Cillessen highlights by the looks of things. Never saved a penalty - hopefully he'll fix up for the shootout! 19:27: Van Gaal doesn't look happy at all... 19:28: Palacio has a great chance...but LvG has a reason to smile now - a great save from Cillessen! 19:34: Woaaaaaah, a strong end to a goalless match - we still can't separate the sides! Penalties it is! 19:39: Up first for the Netherlands...Ron Vlaar?! 19:40: It's saved... 19:41: Messi...scores! 0-1 Argentina. 19:41: Robben with the instant reply - 1-1! 19:42: Garay steps up...back of the net! 1-2 to the Argentine side. 19:43: Sneijder's shot is saved - it's looking bleak as it remains 1-2! 19:44: Aguero piles on the pressure as he scores their third to make it 1-3. 19:44: Kuyt puts it in to keep the dream alive! 2-3. 19:45: Match point - Cillessen gets gloves to it, but still hasn't saved a penalty as Maxi Rodriguez blasts it home! It's all over; Argentina will meet Germany in the finals! 19:47: Apologies for the sporadic updates this evening, though in fairness, nothing really happened this match. Two matches to go - Brazil will take on the Netherlands to determine our third place team before Germany meet Argentina to see who picks up football's biggest prize! I'd say that's all from us - goodnight! 19:57: Wait, one more thing... and another thing as well.