Argentina Boss Scaloni Expecting 'beautiful' Quarterfinal Against Netherlands

Argentina boss Scaloni expecting 'beautiful' quarterfinal against Netherlands (Image Source: IANS)

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said his team was already turning its focus to a "beautiful" World Cup quarterfinal against the Netherlands after a thrilling 2-1 win over Australia on Saturday.

Scaloni said Argentina captain Lionel Messi and Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal would be the main drawing cards in Friday's clash at Lusail stadium.

"It's a real honour to come up against a coach like Van Gaal," he said. "We have a beautiful match ahead of us with two icons of the sport."

"It's going to be a source of pride to play against him. Many people have tried to copy him. That's one of the good things about playing in the World Cup - you get the chance to play with and against the best."

The Netherlands progressed to the last eight after beating the United States 3-1 earlier on Saturday and Van Gaal's men remain unbeaten in the tournament so far, having conceded just two goals, reports Xinhua.

"It's going to be a source of pride to play against him. Many people have tried to copy him. That's one of the good things about playing in the World Cup - you get the chance to play with and against the best."

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