So close to being a huge controversy - Vlaar very nearly scored

The Netherlands first penalty of the shoot-out against Argentina came this close to being a goal.

So close to being a huge controversy - Vlaar very nearly scored

The Netherlands first penalty of the shoot-out against Argentina came this close to being a goal.

Defender Ron Vlaar was the somewhat unlikely taker of the first penalty on Wednesday night - a poor shot and easily saved by Sergio Romero.

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