Lionel Messi marked his 1,000th senior appearance with the opening goal as Argentina booked their place in the World Cup quarter-finals by beating Australia 2-1...
Lionel Messi marked his 1,000th senior appearance with the opening goal as Argentina booked their place in the World Cup quarter-finals by beating Australia 2-1.
And it needed a superb last-ditch tackle from Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez to deny Australia’s Aziz Behich what would have been a stunning equaliser in the 80th minute. The Socceroos’ well-drilled line-up forced Argentina to take a patient, cautious approach and it was not until the 17th minute when the South Americans first threatened.There was little goalmouth action in the opening half-hour, while Australia looked comfortable in possession and forced the game’s first two corners.
Argentina comfortably retained possession at the start of the second half and Messi slipped as he appeared set to score his second of the match.Goalkeeper Mat Ryan miscontrolled a backpass and Manchester City striker Alvarez nipped in to slot home his second goal of the tournament.
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