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FIFA World Cup 2014 Photos

FIFA World Cup: Angel Di Maria Strike Gives Argentina Quarters Berth

July 02, 2014 00:29

It was Angel Di Maria'118th minute goal in the extra-time that helped Argentina beat Switzerland in the last-16 encounter at Sao Paulo.

This is their fifth entry into the quarters. (Images AP/AFP)

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It was Angel Di Maria'118th minute goal in the extra-time that helped Argentina beat Switzerland in the last-16 encounter at Sao Paulo.

This is their fifth entry into the quarters. (Images AP/AFP)
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Two superstars from two teams Lionel Messi and Xherdan Shaqiri greeted each other before the match.
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The game started cagily but the closely guarded Messi carved Argentina's first opening when he glided into the box and crossed behind the defence.
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Argentina had their best chance when Messi's cross found Rodrigo Palacio, who had just come on for Lavezzi but he could only glance his header wide.
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Tempers flared and referee Jonas Eriksson intervened when Messi tangled with Valon Behrami, and appeared to shove him to the ground. But the Argentine captain escaped without a caution.
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Both the goalkeepers made some decent saves to keep their team in the hunt.
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With extra-time looming and the crowd growing tense, Messi went at the defence with a short, jinking run and shot which was smothered by Swiss 'keeper Diego Benaglio.
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Argentina had failed to muster much by way of chances but just two minutes before the penalty shoot-out, Lionel Messi picked out Di Maria for his priceless strike.

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