The Netherlands meet Argentina in the second semi-final in Sao Paulo, a match-up that has a lot to live up to after the stunning events in Belo Horizonte yesterday.

Brazil's hopes of playing their arch South American rivals in a showpiece final at the Maracan࣠were shattered by Germany and all eyes now turn to a fascinating contest between Lionel Messi and the Argentines on one hand and Louis van Gaal's resilient, counter-attacking Dutch side.