None of the teams could score at the Netherlands vs Argentina match at Frankfurt on Wednesday. However, Argentina players Lionel Messi and Carlos Tevez played brilliantly in the match. Both the teams had made it to the second round before this match. The Dutch team's defence was strong. Goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar was at his best.

Netherlands will play Portugal in Nuremberg on Sunday. Argentina will play Mexico on Saturday. Messi, who made his debut in this World Cup played really well, setting up challenges for the Dutch team. In the 33rd minute, Messi got a chance to score but his shot went into the side-netting. Just before half-time, Messi hit a 20-yard shot that went wide past goalie Van der Sar.

Argentina could have scored a goal in the 74th minute. But it was saved by Edwin van der Sar by a one-handed dive. The Dutch team was quite content with its performance as they succeeded in restricting one of the best soccer teams from scoring.