Argentina striker Gonzalo goals of Higuan Belgium 1-0 in World Cup semifinal was 24 years later. The last time Argentina World Cup semi-final was reached in 1990 when Diego Maradona-led team had lost 0-1 to West Germany in the final.
Argentina lost to Germany in 2006 and the 2010 World Cup quarter-finals. Lionel Messi will captain his first World Cup semi-final.
Higuan are experiencing poor form in the group stage at the time returning to form near Angel Di Maria scored in the eighth minute. This has put pressure on Argentina's opening match. Doubled its lead in the 13th minute when forward Ijekil Laveji attacking the goal, but the Belgian defense did not let him succeed.
Belgium got the equalizer in the 26th minute when Kevin De Brune shot saved by Sergio Romero Divok Oriji shot at but could not rebound.
Messi scored his fifth goal of the tournament in the first half of Belgian defenders but he could not be kept busy.
Stapej Messi came close to scoring in the third minute of time when he walked alone with the ball in defense, but Kortiaos empty Belgium foiled his attempt.
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