Martinez slams ‘useless’ refereeafter penalty shootout heroics

EMILIANO Martinez slammed “useless” referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz following Argentina’s dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over Holland.

The goalkeeper was the hero, saving from Virgil van Dijk and Steven Berghuis as La Albiceleste prevailed 4-3 on spot-kicks after a 2-2 draw, in which they surrendered a 2-0 lead.