Argentina takes a 2-1 fascinating win over Australia. Another Messi masterclass and Argentina advances to Quarterfinal. Apart from Messi, De Paul, Lisandro, Alvarez and goalkeeper Martinez were the stand out players. However, Australia deserves pat on the back for their second half performance. They almost pulled it through but ‘The Martinez Wall’ was too strong for them.
Argentina with an dominating display with 14 (shot) on which 5(On target) made to the frame. They took away 61% (Possession) competing 88% pass accuracy in whole game. Argentina side were not able to convert the chances even having a wonderful team game.
Australia are now out of FIFA World Cup 2022 after their hard fought loss to Argentina in the round of 16.
QATAR World Cup 2022 as they were able to take 5 (shots) but was only able to make it inside frame
1(Shots on target).
First goal of the match came from the little magician Lionel Messi at the 36 th minute of the match with a
beautiful left footed shot inside the D-box area and at the 56 th minute goal from the youngster Julian
Alvarez after the Australian keeper was not seem confident on the ball. At the 76 th minute of the game
Enzo Fernandes takes an own goal after blocking a shot.
Player of of the Match
The little magician Argentina’s no 10 after a brilliant display with a Player rating
of 8.1 out of 10 won the player of the match award. Leonel Messi was able to take 6 shots(most of the match) making 2 shots on target(most of the match) .Messi managed to create as many chances to the team and is seen in a fine form.
Argentina’s Next Fixture
Argentina will square off against Netherlands in the quarterfinals of FIFA World Cup 2022 on
10 th of DEC at 12 :30 AM (Indian Standard Time).
Argentina vs Australia Match Highlights
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