Messi leads Argentina to vital win over Mexico
Lionel Messi rescued Argentina from the brink of World Cup elimination, scoring the crucial opening goal in a 2-0 win over Mexico on Saturday.
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KO
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Kickoff
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22
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Néstor Araujo Yellow Card
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42
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On: Érick Gutiérrez|Off: Andrés Guardado
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43
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Gonzalo Montiel Yellow Card
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HT
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Halftime
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50
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Érick Gutiérrez Yellow Card
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57
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On: Enzo Fernández|Off: Guido Rodríguez
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63
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On: Julián Álvarez|Off: Lautaro Martínez
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63
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On: Nahuel Molina|Off: Gonzalo Montiel
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64
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Lionel Messi Goal
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66
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On: Raúl Jiménez|Off: Kevin Álvarez
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66
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On: Uriel Antuna|Off: Alexis Vega
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66
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Héctor Herrera Yellow Card
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69
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On: Exequiel Palacios|Off: Alexis Mac Allister
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69
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On: Cristian Romero|Off: Ángel Di María
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73
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On: Roberto Alvarado|Off: Hirving Lozano
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87
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Enzo Fernández Goal
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89
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Roberto Alvarado Yellow Card
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FT
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End Regular Time
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Argentina
ARG
Mexico
MEX
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4-4-2
- Martínez
- Acuña
- Martínez
- Otamendi
- MontielOn: Nahuel Molina | Off: Gonzalo Montiel
- Mac AllisterOn: Exequiel Palacios | Off: Alexis Mac Allister
- RodríguezOn: Enzo Fernández | Off: Guido Rodríguez
- De Paul
- Di MaríaOn: Cristian Romero | Off: Ángel Di María
- MartínezOn: Julián Álvarez | Off: Lautaro Martínez
- Messi
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Saves
1
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Goals
0
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Goals
0
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Goals
0
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4
Gonzalo Montiel
43'
Goals
0
63'
26
Nahuel Molina
Goals
0
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Goals
0
57'
24
Enzo Fernández
87'
Goals
1
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Goals
0
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Goals
0
69'
14
Exequiel Palacios
Goals
0
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Goals
0
69'
13
Cristian Romero
Goals
0
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Goals
0
63'
9
Julián Álvarez
Goals
0
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10
Lionel Messi
64'
Goals
1
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Saves
0
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Saves
0
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15
Ángel Correa
Goals
0
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Goals
0
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Goals
0
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Goals
0
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Goals
0
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21
Paulo Dybala
Goals
0
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Goals
0
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Goals
0
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Game Information
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VENUE: Lusail Iconic Stadium
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,COVERAGE: FS1
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Lusail, Qatar
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ATTENDANCE: 88,966
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REFEREE: Daniele Orsato
Match Commentary
| - | Match ends, Argentina 2, Mexico 0. | |
| 90'+7' | Second Half ends, Argentina 2, Mexico 0. | |
| 90'+6' | Lionel Messi (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half. |
Match Stats
Possession
58%
42%
Shots (on Goal)
5 (2)
4 (1)
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| 15 | Fouls | 19 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 4 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 1 | Saves | 0 |
Data is currently unavailable.
FIFA World Cup Standings
| POS | Team | GP | GD | PTS |
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| 1 | Argentina | 3 | +3 | 6 |
| 2 | Poland | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | Mexico | 3 | -1 | 4 |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 3 | -2 | 3 |
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