Argentina vs Iceland: The match in pictures

Relive the moments as World Cup debutants Iceland held heavyweights Argentina to a 1-1 draw in their 2018 World Cup opener.

Published : Jun 16, 2018 23:11 IST

Iceland fans are all smiles as their team takes on Argentina in their World Cup opener.

Argentina's Sergio Aguero opens the scoring.

Minutes after Aguero's goal, Iceland's Alfred Finnbogason restores parity.

Iceland players break into a frenzy after Alfred Finnbogason helps his team draw level.

Argentina's Lionel Messi takes a penalty.

It was then Hannes Thor Halldorsson who emerged the hero as he saved Lionel Messi's spot kick.

An Argentina fan cheers on.

A dejected Lionel Messi walks off the pitch with his teammates after the match.

Iceland fans are ecstatic after the match.

Birkir Saevarsson of Iceland celebrates the result.

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Iceland fans are all smiles as their team takes on Argentina in their World Cup opener.
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