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Argentina vs Australia FIFA World Cup 2022 Highlights: Messi, Alvarez Inspire Argentina To 2-1 Win Over Australia
FIFA World Cup 2022, Argentina vs Australia Highlights: Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez were on target as Argentina defeated Australia 2-1 to qualify for the quarter-finals.
FIFA World Cup 2022 Highlights, Argentina vs Australia: Argentina beat Australia 2-1© AFP
FIFA World Cup 2022, Argentina vs Australia, Round of 16, Highlights: Lionel Messi opened the scoring for Argentina in what practically was the first big chance for his team in the entire match. In the second-half, Julian Alvarez doubled Australia's lead, pouncing on a mistake by Australian goalkeeper Mathew Ryan. Australia pulled one goal back deep into the second-half through an Enzo Fernadez own goal. There were a few nervy moments late in the game but Argentina held on to their 2-1 lead to make it to the quarter-finals. (Matchcentre)
Here are the Highlights of the FIFA World Cup 2022, Round of 16 football match between Argentina and Australia, straight from Ahmad bin Ali Stadium:
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- 02:29 (IST)FIFA WC: Thank YouThat's it for today guys.. Please do join us tomorrow for the live coverage of the third and fourth Round of 16 matches.
- 02:28 (IST)FIFA WC: Argentina beat AustraliaArgentina beat Australia 2-1 in the Round of 16 stage of the FIFA World Cup 2022. With this win, Argentina enter into the quarterfinals while Australia get eliminated.
- 02:24 (IST)FIFA WC: Unlucky MessiLionel Messi produces a shot inside the box but unfortunately the ball goes over the left post, leaving Argentina disappointed.
- 02:20 (IST)FIFA WC: 7 mins of stoppage timeThe stoppage time for the second-half of the Round of 16 match between Argentina and Australia is 7 minutes. Argentina leading by 2-1.
- 02:19 (IST)FIFA WC: Argentina miss the targetLionel Messi delivers a good pass to Lautaro Martinez but his powerless shot sends the ball over the goal post and Argentina miss out on their third goal.
- 02:16 (IST)FIFA WC: Foul from Harry SouttarReferee Szymon Marciniak signals a foul after Australia's Harry Souttar commits a rough tackle on the field.
- 02:07 (IST)FIFA WC: GOALGOAL!!! Craig Goodwin releases a shot from the edge of the box and the ball goes past Emiliano Martinez. Australia still need to get one more goal to level the scores.
- 02:02 (IST)FIFA WC: Argentina make changesJulian Alvarez gets replaced by Lautaro Martinez in Argentina's lineup. Apart from him, Nicolas Tagliafico replaces Marcos Acuna.
- 01:56 (IST)FIFA WC: No goal for ArgentinaMarcos Acuna unleashes a pass towards Julian Alvarez but he fails to give it a good finish and Argentina miss out on a golden opportunity to score.
- 01:52 (IST)FIFA WC: Australia get a free-kickCristian Gabriel Romero commits a rough tackle on the field which results in referee Szymon Marciniak, giving a free-kick to Australia.
- 01:50 (IST)FIFA WC: Australia make changesCraig Goodwin replaces Riley McGree in Australia's lineup. Apart from him, Keanu Baccus gets replaced by Ajdin Hrustic.
- 01:48 (IST)FIFA WC: GOALGOAL!!! Julian Alvarez makes an easy attempt and comfortably puts the ball in the nets to give Argentina a 2-0 lead. Goalkeeper Mathew Ryan gets completely beaten by Alvarez.
- 01:42 (IST)FIFA WC: Good save from Mathew RyanAustralia goalkeeper Mathew Ryan makes a brilliant save as his efforts put Lionel's Messi's attempt in vain. Messi unleashes a powerless shot towards the middle goal but Ryan comfortably stops it.
- 01:34 (IST)FIFA WC: We are back underwayHello and welcome back to our live coverage of the second-half of the Round of 16 match between Argentina and Australia. Argentina are in 1-0 lead.
- 01:20 (IST)FIFA WC: Half-timeThis marks the end of the first-half of the Round of 16 match between Argentina and Australia. Lionel Messi rises to the occasion and provides Argentina with a 1-0 lead in the first 45 minutes.
- 01:18 (IST)FIFA WC: 2 mins of stoppage timeThe stoppage time for the first-half of the Round of 16 match between Argentina and Australia is 2 mins.
- 01:11 (IST)FIFA WC: Yellow card to Milos DegenekAustralia's Milos Degenek will be missing the next game as he gets a yellow card by referee Szymon Marciniak for his rough tackle.
- 01:10 (IST)FIFA WC: Messi's 1000th gameMilestone alert!!! With this game, Lionel Messi completes 1000th game of his career. The Argentina captain also provided his side with their first goal.
- 01:08 (IST)FIFA WC: GOALGOAL!!! Lionel Messi gets his name on the scoresheet as Argentina take 1-0 lead over Australia. Messi releases a brilliant shot in the bottom left corner to give Argentina their first breakthrough.
- 01:05 (IST)FIFA WC: Australia miss corner kickAustralia's Harry Souttar unleashes a good header which beats the goalkeeper but the Argentina defender stays alert and averts the coming threat.
- 00:59 (IST)FIFA WC: Australia enjoying possessionSo far in the game, Australia have been enjoying the majority of the possession. Both the teams are hungrily look for a goal.
- 00:51 (IST)FIFA WC: Papu Gomez misses the targetArgentina miss out on another opportunity as Papu Gomez produces a shot which goes over the goal post.
- 00:47 (IST)FIFA WC: Yellow card to Jackson IrvineReferee Szymon Marciniak shows a yellow card to Australia's Jackson Irvine for his rough tackle on the field. Jackson will be missing the next game.
- 00:44 (IST)FIFA WC: Argentina miss the targetNahuel Molina unleashes a crossfield pass which lacks power and the ball goes out of play. Argentina miss out on an opportunity.
- 00:32 (IST)FIFA WC: We are underwayThe Round of 16 match between Argentina and Australia begins, with the former showing their attacking mode.
- 00:26 (IST)FIFA WC: Time for the national anthemPlayers for both the teams are out on the field for their respective national anthems. We are just few minutes away from the match.
- 00:07 (IST)FIFA WC: Glimpse of Ahmad bin Ali Stadium
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Desde las 16, 🇦🇷 vs. 🇦🇺 pic.twitter.com/AIUmafLofX - 23:39 (IST)FIFA WC: Here are the lineupsArgentina XI: Martinez, Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Acuna, De Paul, Fernandez, Mac Allister, Gomez, Messi, AlvarezAustralia XI: Ryan, Degenek, Rowles, Souttar, Behich, Mooy, Irvine, McGree, Baccus, Duke, Leckie.
- 23:38 (IST)FIFA WC: Hello and WelcomeHello and welcome to our live coverage of the Round of 16 match between Argentina and Australia, at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.
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