Rojo winner sees Argentina, Messi into last-16

Marcos Rojo's late winner put Argentina through to the round of 16 at the World Cup with a 2-1 victory against Nigeria on Tuesday night.
May 17, 2023, 05:29 am - Reuters

Match Timeline

Nigeria
Argentina
  • KO
  • 14
  • 32
  • HT
  • 45
  • 49
  • 51
  • 61
  • 64
  • 72
  • 80
  • 86
  • 90
  • 90+1
  • 90+2
  • 90+4
  • FT
  • 90+5
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Match Commentary

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Match ends, Nigeria 1, Argentina 2.
90'+5'
Second Half ends, Nigeria 1, Argentina 2.
90'+4'
Lionel Messi (Argentina) is shown the yellow card.
Match Stats
NGAARG
Possession
35%
6535
65%
Shots on Goal
3
4
Shot Attempts
9
8
Yellow Cards
2
3
Corner Kicks
3
5
Saves
2
2

Match Formations

  • 23
    Uzoho
  • 22
    Omeruo
  • 5
    Troost-Ekong
  • 6
    Balogun
  • 2
    Idowu
  • 8
    Etebo
  • 10
    Mikel
  • 4
    Ndidi
  • 11
    Moses
  • 7
    Musa
  • 14
    Iheanacho

Game Information

Saint Petersburg Stadium
7:00 PM, 26 June 2018
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Attendance: 64,468