Gallery: The shock and awe of penalty shootouts

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Argentina qualified for the final of the 2014 FIFA World Cup following a 4-2 win in a penalty shootout win over the Netherlands.

From depressed Dutch fans to animated Argentinians, here are some of the best scenes from both sets of supporters.


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