Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after his teammate Maxi Rodriguez scores the winning goal against Netherlands during a penalty shootout in their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
SAO PAULO Brazil (Reuters) - The contrast between the two World Cup semi-finals could not have been greater.
After Brazil collapsed under pressure, their defence falling apart in a remarkable 7-1 loss to a sparkling Germany, the Netherlands and Argentina cancelled each other out in a tactical encounter that the South Americans won but only after penalties.
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