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Messi leads Argentina to WC QF, Australia KO'd

Lionel Messi spearheaded Argentina's charge to the World Cup quarterfinals after helping to secure a 2-1 victory against Australia on Saturday.
May 17, 2023, 04:52 am - ESPN

Match Timeline

Argentina
Australia
  • KO
  • 15
  • 35
  • 38
  • HT
  • 50
  • 57
  • 58
  • 71
  • 72
  • 72
  • 77
  • 80
  • FT
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Match Commentary

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Match ends, Argentina 2, Australia 1.
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Match ends, Argentina 2, Australia 1.
90'+8'
Second Half ends, Argentina 2, Australia 1.
Match Stats
ARGAUS
Possession
60.7%
39.360.7
39.3%
Shots on Goal
5
1
Shot Attempts
14
5
Yellow Cards
0
2
Corner Kicks
1
3
Saves
1
3

Match Formations

  • 23
    Martínez
  • 8
    Acuña
  • 19
    Otamendi
  • 13
    Romero
  • 26
    Molina
  • 20
    Mac Allister
  • 24
    Fernández
  • 7
    De Paul
  • 17
    Gómez
  • 10
    Messi
  • 9
    Álvarez

Game Information

Ahmad bin Ali Stadium
7:00 PM, 3 December 2022
Al Rayyan, Qatar
Attendance: 45,032
  • Referees:
  • Szymon Marciniak