Argentina, Netherlands reach elimination play

Argentina and the Netherlands made the World Cup's toughest group look easy.

The Argentines routed Serbia-Montenegro 6-0 Friday in the most dominating display so far at this year's tournament. Rising stars Lionel Messi and Carlos Tevez each made their World Cup debuts and scored late goals.

The Dutch had a harder time against Ivory Coast in the other Group C match and still managed a 2-1 win, sending both Argentina and themselves into the second round. Both are expected to go far this year despite getting the difficult draw.

Germany, England and Ecuador had already qualified for the knockout stage.

Later Friday, Angola held favored Mexico to a 0-0 draw in Hanover in Group D.

Argentina has won the World Cup twice.

-- AP