Match Timeline & Momentum

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Commentary

Despite finding themselves two goals down with 11 minutes to go, Argentina responded as champions do to defeat Egypt 3-2 in the last 16! After Ibrahim's first-half header gave Egypt the lead, it looked like it would not be Argentina's day after Messi saw his penalty saved by an inspired Shobeir, who also kept out Mac Allister and Alvarez before half-time. Zico thought he added a second on the counter for Egypt in the second half, but a VAR review disallowed the goal for an earlier foul on Lisandro Martinez. Nevertheless, Zico did get on the scoresheet in the 67th minute after fine work from Hassan on the right wing. However, the comeback started in the 79th minute as Romero headed in from Messi's cross. Messi then scored himself four minutes later, rifling in his first-time strike to set up a tense finale. And it was Fernandez who would provide the decisive moment as he headed into the far corner in the 92nd minute to send Argentina into the quarter-finals. Argentina produced more xG (2.8 to 0.98) and recorded almost four times as many shots (19 to five), but Egypt were incredibly close to pulling off a huge shock in the tournament. Argentina, meanwhile, will face either Switzerland or Colombia in the last eight. That's all from us, goodbye!

90'+12'EgyptYellow Card

Hassan was booked after the final whistle for dissent.

90'+12'

FULL-TIME: ARGENTINA 3-2 EGYPT

90'+10'

The Argentina bench is almost on the pitch as they await the final whistle. There was a large stoppage after Fernandez's goal, so the referee will award a few more minutes.

90'+8'EgyptYellow Card

Attia now enters the referee's book for a tactical foul on Lautaro Martinez.

90'+6'EgyptSubstitution

Egypt throw Zizo on in place of Lasheen as they hope to cause another twist in this tale.

Shot Map

Goal
1 of 24

Y. Ibrahim

EGY • Center Right Defender

15'
0.10
xG
0.74
xGOT
8 yds
Distance
From Corner
Situation
Header
Shot Type
Low Right
Goal Zone
Saved
2 of 24

L. Messi

ARG • Center Right Forward

21'
0.79
xG
0.64
xGOT
13 yds
Distance
Penalty
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
Low Right
Goal Zone
Saved
3 of 24

A. Mac Allister

ARG • Center Midfielder

28'
0.30
xG
0.36
xGOT
9 yds
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Header
Shot Type
Low Left
Goal Zone
Blocked
4 of 24

E. Fernández

ARG • Left Midfielder

29'
0.08
xG
0.00
xGOT
21 yds
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
Low Centre
Goal Zone
Off Target
5 of 24

L. Messi

ARG • Center Right Forward

31'
0.04
xG
0.00
xGOT
33 yds
Distance
Free Kick
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
-
Goal Zone
Off Target
6 of 24

K. Hafez

EGY • Left Back

35'
0.02
xG
0.00
xGOT
37 yds
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
High Right
Goal Zone
Off Target
7 of 24

L. Messi

ARG • Center Right Forward

38'
0.05
xG
0.00
xGOT
24 yds
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
High Left
Goal Zone
Saved
8 of 24

J. Álvarez

ARG • Center Left Forward

39'
0.26
xG
0.23
xGOT
12 yds
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
Low Centre
Goal Zone
Off Target
9 of 24

J. Álvarez

ARG • Center Left Forward

43'
0.05
xG
0.00
xGOT
27 yds
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
High Right
Goal Zone
Saved
10 of 24

R. De Paul

ARG • Right Midfielder

47'
0.04
xG
0.10
xGOT
24 yds
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Low Centre
Goal Zone
Off Target
11 of 24

L. Paredes

ARG • Sweeper

53'
0.01
xG
0.00
xGOT
34 yds
Distance
Set Piece
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
-
Goal Zone
Blocked
12 of 24

L. Paredes

ARG • Sweeper

58'
0.01
xG
0.00
xGOT
35 yds
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Low Left
Goal Zone
Off Target
13 of 24

A. Mac Allister

ARG • Center Midfielder

61'
0.10
xG
0.00
xGOT
8 yds
Distance
Set Piece
Situation
Header
Shot Type
Close Right
Goal Zone
Goal
14 of 24

M. Zico

EGY • Center Left Forward

67'
0.64
xG
0.47
xGOT
9 yds
Distance
Fast Break
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Low Centre
Goal Zone
Off Target
15 of 24
Shot out of view

L. Martínez

ARG • Center Left Defender

70'
0.02
xG
0.00
xGOT
29 yds
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
-
Goal Zone
Blocked
16 of 24
0.14
xG
0.00
xGOT
11 yds
Distance
Throw-in Set Piece
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
Low Left
Goal Zone
Off Target
17 of 24
0.13
xG
0.00
xGOT
10 yds
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
-
Goal Zone
Off Target
18 of 24

Trézéguet

EGY • Substitute

77'
0.04
xG
0.00
xGOT
16 yds
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Close Left
Goal Zone
Blocked
19 of 24

L. Messi

ARG • Center Right Forward

78'
0.07
xG
0.00
xGOT
13 yds
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
Low Centre
Goal Zone
Goal
20 of 24

C. Romero

ARG • Center Right Defender

79'
0.35
xG
0.46
xGOT
9 yds
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Header
Shot Type
High Right
Goal Zone
Off Target
21 of 24
0.16
xG
0.00
xGOT
7 yds
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Header
Shot Type
Close Right
Goal Zone
Goal
22 of 24

L. Messi

ARG • Center Right Forward

83'
0.07
xG
0.12
xGOT
13 yds
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Left Foot
Shot Type
High Centre
Goal Zone
Off Target
23 of 24
Shot out of view

Trézéguet

EGY • Substitute

90'+2'
0.09
xG
0.00
xGOT
10 yds
Distance
Regular Play
Situation
Header
Shot Type
-
Goal Zone
Goal
24 of 24

E. Fernández

ARG • Left Midfielder

90'+2'
0.17
xG
0.76
xGOT
10 yds
Distance
Fast Break
Situation
Header
Shot Type
Low Right
Goal Zone

Team Stats

2.84

Expected Goals

0.89

64%

Possession

36%

7 (37%)

Shots on Goal

2 (40%)

5

Big Chances Created

2

4

Big Chances Missed

0

541 (90%)

Accurate Passes

287 (82%)

50

Duels Won

47

0

Saves

4

13

Fouls Committed

11

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