World Cup: Argentina win group, lose to Poland in knockout stage

15 November, Kathmandu. After a powerful win over Poland, Argentina topped their group within the FIFA World Cup and entered the final 16.

After being shocked within the first match in opposition to Saudi Arabia, Argentina, who got here underneath strain, has been capable of carry out effectively in each matches since then.

Despite the defeat, Poland additionally reached the final 16 as group runners-up. Despite having the identical 4 factors in Group C, Poland trailed Mexico on purpose distinction.

The Argentinian workforce was impressed by Lionel Messi to defeat Mexico within the earlier match. He introduced the Argentine workforce on observe. He once more performed an essential function and confirmed the assembly with Australia within the final 16.

Before Mexico, who took a 2-0 lead, conceded a purpose in opposition to Saudi Arabia within the final minute, the second workforce from this group to the knockout stage was determined to be selected the premise of FIFA Fair Play. Despite that, Poland, who had the least variety of yellow playing cards within the three group matches, certified.

In the second half, objectives scored by Brighton’s Alexis McAllister and Manchester City’s Julier Alvarez made Argentina a simple winner. But this recreation was dramatic. Poland knew that in the event that they conceded extra objectives and Mexico elevated their lead within the subsequent recreation, they must exit.

Argentina dominated the complete recreation. However, we needed to wait till the second half for the purpose. Polish goalkeeper Ozzych Jesny tackled Messi, however the referee gave a penalty with the assistance of video evaluate, however Messi’s shot was stopped by Jesny.

McAllister scored a purpose from Nahuel Molina’s cross within the subsequent minute of the second half. Alvarez scored within the 67th minute.