[Qatar World Cup] Argentina defeats Australia 2-1! Messi, who scored his first goal in the final T, has played 1,000 games and surpassed Maradona in the W. [World Cup Round 16

Last Updated on 12/04/2022 by てんしょく飯

On December 3 (local time), Argentina, ranked third in the FIFA World Cup rankings, and Australia, ranked 38th, clashed in the first round of the Qatar World Cup Final Tournament. For Messi, the mainstay of the former team, this match marked the 1,000th game of his career.

Argentina took the lead from the start, but were unable to get a shot on target.

In the 29th minute, Australia’s height advantage gave them a chance, and from a corner, the tall 198-centimeter CB Sauter headed in a shot, but it was not enough to score.

The South American champions broke the deadlock in the 35th minute. The 35-year-old ace now has nine goals at the World Cup, surpassing Maradona in the process. It was surprisingly his first goal in a final tournament.

The score remained 1-0 at the break, and the second half continued at Argentina’s pace. In the 57th minute, De Paul and Alvarez pressed sharply to cut off goalkeeper Ryan, who received a back pass, and cut the ball off. Alvarez effortlessly slotted the ball into the empty goal to extend the lead to two goals.

After 70 minutes, both teams made a change of players. Argentina sent on Lautaro and Tagliafico, while Australia sent on McLaren, Qualls, and Karacic.

Australia pulled one back shortly after in the 77th minute. Goodwin’s left-footed shot deflected off a defender and into the goal.

The Suckaroos were now in the ascendancy, and in the 81st minute, Bechtich broke through on his own into the area and almost had a big chance to score. In the 81st minute, Bechic made a personal breakthrough into the area and almost had a big chance, but his shot was blocked by Lisandro Martinez just in time.

The score remained unchanged, and time expired at 2-1. Argentina advances to the next round, where they will face the Netherlands in the quarterfinals on December 9.