Argentina reaches the quarterfinals with a spectacular comeback
Defending champion Argentina has qualified for the World Cup quarterfinals, thanks to Lionel Messi’s brilliance. Argentina was trailing Egypt 2-0 until the 79th minute, but won the dramatic match 3-2 on Tuesday night in Atlanta. The goal that secured Argentina’s victory was scored in the 92nd minute, by Enzo Fernandes in
Defending champion Argentina has qualified for the World Cup quarterfinals, thanks to Lionel Messi’s brilliance.
Argentina was trailing Egypt 2-0 until the 79th minute, but won the dramatic match 3-2 on Tuesday night in Atlanta.
The goal that secured Argentina’s victory was scored in the 92nd minute, by Enzo Fernandes in the 92nd minute.
Argentina first cut the deficit to 2-1 in the 79th minute. Cristian Romero scored the goal, assisted by Lionel Messi.
Messi crossed the ball to Cristian Romero, who scored with a close-range header to make it 2-1.
Four minutes later, Messi scored to make it 2-2. He scored with a volley.
It is Messi’s eighth goal in his sixth World Cup appearance.
Messi missed a penalty in the 21st minute, while in the 31st minute he hit the post before providing an assist and scoring a goal.
Superstar Messi also hit another post in the 31st minute.
Yasser Ibrahim scored with a header in the 15th minute to give Egypt the lead, while Mostafa Ziko scored to make it 2-0, assisted by Mohamed Salah, in the 58th minute.
