Argentina survives late Australia scare to enter FIFA World Cup quarterfinals

The South American giant will now face Netherlands in the quarterfinal on December 9.

Published : Dec 04, 2022 02:27 IST

Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates scoring the first goal.
Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates scoring the first goal. | Photo Credit: FABRIZIO BENSCH
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Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates scoring the first goal. | Photo Credit: FABRIZIO BENSCH

Argentina overcame a late Australia surge to win 2-1 and progress to the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup at the Al Rayyan Stadium on Sunday.

The two-time champion began the game slowly before taking the lead through a trademark Lionel Messi goal.

Aussie keeper Matt Ryan gifted Argentina the second goal after a mistake at the back, which was capitalised by Julian Alvarez.

Australia struck back through a Craig Goodwin strike took a wicked deflection to creep past Emiliano Martinez.

The South American giant will now face Netherlands in the quarterfinal on December 9.

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