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.

Argentina vs Australia FIFA World Cup 2022 Highlights: Messi, Alvarez Inspire Argentina To 2-1 Win Over Australia

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.

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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December04202202:29 (IST)
FIFA WC: Thank You
That's it for today guys.. Please do join us tomorrow for the live coverage of the third and fourth Round of 16 matches.
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December04202202:28 (IST)
FIFA WC: Argentina beat Australia
Argentina 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.
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December04202202:24 (IST)
FIFA WC: Unlucky Messi
Lionel Messi produces a shot inside the box but unfortunately the ball goes over the left post, leaving Argentina disappointed.
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December04202202:20 (IST)
FIFA WC: 7 mins of stoppage time
The stoppage time for the second-half of the Round of 16 match between Argentina and Australia is 7 minutes. Argentina leading by 2-1.
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December04202202:19 (IST)
FIFA WC: Argentina miss the target
Lionel 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.
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December04202202:16 (IST)
FIFA WC: Foul from Harry Souttar
Referee Szymon Marciniak signals a foul after Australia's Harry Souttar commits a rough tackle on the field.
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December04202202:07 (IST)
FIFA WC: GOAL
GOAL!!! 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.
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December04202202:02 (IST)
FIFA WC: Argentina make changes
Julian Alvarez gets replaced by Lautaro Martinez in Argentina's lineup. Apart from him, Nicolas Tagliafico replaces Marcos Acuna.
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December04202201:56 (IST)
FIFA WC: No goal for Argentina
Marcos 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.
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December04202201:52 (IST)
FIFA WC: Australia get a free-kick
Cristian Gabriel Romero commits a rough tackle on the field which results in referee Szymon Marciniak, giving a free-kick to Australia.
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December04202201:50 (IST)
FIFA WC: Australia make changes
Craig Goodwin replaces Riley McGree in Australia's lineup. Apart from him, Keanu Baccus gets replaced by Ajdin Hrustic.
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December04202201:48 (IST)
FIFA WC: GOAL
GOAL!!! 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.
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December04202201:42 (IST)
FIFA WC: Good save from Mathew Ryan
Australia 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.
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December04202201:34 (IST)
FIFA WC: We are back underway
Hello 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.
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December04202201:20 (IST)
FIFA WC: Half-time
This 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.
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December04202201:18 (IST)
FIFA WC: 2 mins of stoppage time
The stoppage time for the first-half of the Round of 16 match between Argentina and Australia is 2 mins.
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December04202201:11 (IST)
FIFA WC: Yellow card to Milos Degenek
Australia's Milos Degenek will be missing the next game as he gets a yellow card by referee Szymon Marciniak for his rough tackle.
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December04202201:10 (IST)
FIFA WC: Messi's 1000th game
Milestone alert!!! With this game, Lionel Messi completes 1000th game of his career. The Argentina captain also provided his side with their first goal.
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December04202201:08 (IST)
FIFA WC: GOAL
GOAL!!! 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.
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December04202201:05 (IST)
FIFA WC: Australia miss corner kick
Australia's Harry Souttar unleashes a good header which beats the goalkeeper but the Argentina defender stays alert and averts the coming threat.
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December04202200:59 (IST)
FIFA WC: Australia enjoying possession
So far in the game, Australia have been enjoying the majority of the possession. Both the teams are hungrily look for a goal.
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December04202200:51 (IST)
FIFA WC: Papu Gomez misses the target
Argentina miss out on another opportunity as Papu Gomez produces a shot which goes over the goal post.
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December04202200:47 (IST)
FIFA WC: Yellow card to Jackson Irvine
Referee 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.
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December04202200:44 (IST)
FIFA WC: Argentina miss the target
Nahuel Molina unleashes a crossfield pass which lacks power and the ball goes out of play. Argentina miss out on an opportunity.
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December04202200:32 (IST)
FIFA WC: We are underway
The Round of 16 match between Argentina and Australia begins, with the former showing their attacking mode.
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December04202200:26 (IST)
FIFA WC: Time for the national anthem
Players for both the teams are out on the field for their respective national anthems. We are just few minutes away from the match.
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December04202200:07 (IST)
FIFA WC: Glimpse of Ahmad bin Ali Stadium
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December03202223:50 (IST)
FIFA WC: Argentina are all set
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December03202223:39 (IST)
FIFA WC: Here are the lineups
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December03202223:38 (IST)
FIFA WC: Hello and Welcome
Hello 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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