After an impressive win over Poland, Argentina topped their group in the FIFA World Cup and entered the last 16. After being shocked in the first match against Saudi Arabia, Argentina, who came under pressure, has been able to perform well in both matches since then.
Despite the defeat, Poland also reached the last 16 as group runners-up. Despite having the same 4 points in Group C, Poland trailed Mexico on goal difference. The Argentinian team was inspired by Lionel Messi to defeat Mexico in the previous match. He brought the Argentine team on track. He again played an important role and confirmed the meeting with Australia in the last 16.
Before Mexico, who took a 2-0 lead, conceded a goal against Saudi Arabia in the last minute, the second team from this group to the knockout stage was decided to be decided on the basis of FIFA Fair Play. Despite that, Poland, who had the least number of yellow cards in the three group matches, qualified.
In the second half, goals scored by Brighton’s Alexis McAllister and Manchester City’s Julier Alvarez made Argentina an easy winner. But this game was dramatic. Poland knew that if they conceded more goals and Mexico extended their lead in the next game, they would have to go out.
Argentina dominated the entire game. However, we had to wait until the second half for the goal. Polish goalkeeper Ozzych Jesny tackled Messi, but the referee gave a penalty with the help of a video review, but Messi’s shot was stopped by Jesny.