How Argentina Fans in LA Lived the Quarterfinals

Fandom for Argentina during the World Cup has extended beyond Buenos Aires to every corner of the world due in large part to the magic of number 10 Lionel Messi. LATV caught up at a local Argentina restaurant Mercado Buenos Aires which has served as both a hub for Argentines in LA, and the rowdiest place to watch la albicleste play.

The quarterfinal game started as a celebration when Argentina went up 1-0 before the half and added one more goal in the second half, but the Netherlands never gave up and almost mounted a historic comeback. Fans at the venue suffered along with every Argentine fan and ended up celebrating when all was said and done and Argentina made it through after agonizing penalties.