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Our World Cup is over, but the journey to victory continues.

In the quarterfinals, the joys and sorrows of the two superstars were mixed after a penalty shootout.

Messi's Argentina defeated the Netherlands to advance to the semifinals, while Neymar's Brazil were beaten by Croatia.



This is reporter Seo Dae-won.



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Argentina played smoothly in the quarterfinals against the Netherlands, with Messi at the forefront.



In the 35th minute of the first half, Messi's exquisite penetrating pass led to Molina's opening goal, and in the 28th minute of the second half, Messi calmly stabbed the corner of the goal in a penalty kick opportunity to lead 2-0.



The Netherlands did not collapse easily either.



Begorst scored a chase goal with a header in the 38th minute of the second half, followed by a thrilling theatrical goal just before the end, eventually leading to a penalty shootout.



It was goalkeeper Martinez who saved Argentina.



While Martinez blocked the shots of the Dutch kicker 1 and 2 one after another, Argentina achieved a dramatic victory with four successful kickers, starting with kicker Messi 1.



Messi's 'Last Dance', which is playing the last World Cup, led to the semifinals.



[Lionel Messi/Argentina national team captain: I didn't think it would go to overtime and penalty shootouts.

But I made it to the semifinals anyway, and that's the most important thing.

I am really impressed.]



Brazil, ranked number one in the FIFA rankings, which was considered the number one favorite, suffered a shocking defeat to Croatia.



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Even when Neymar's first goal in the first half of extra time seemed like nothing happened, Croatia led it to a penalty shootout with Petkovic's golden goal in the second half of extra time.



Croatia, who defeated Japan in the round of 16 in a penalty shootout, were strong in penalty shootouts again this time.



Ribakovic's goalkeeper saved Brazil's No. 1 kicker, Rodrygo's shot, and 4 kickers succeeded in shooting in a row without making a mistake.



When Brazil's fourth kicker Markinhos shot hit the post, Croatia created a catastrophe and advanced to the semifinals for the second time in a row.



Brazil, who had defeated us in the round of 16, stopped their challenge for the first championship in 20 years in the quarterfinals, and Neymar sat on the ground and shed tears.



(Video editing: Lee Jung-taek)