The 2022 World Cup round of 16 match between Argentina and Australia took place at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan. The South American team turned out to be stronger – 2:1.
In the 35th minute, Lionel Messi opened the score with an accurate long-range kick from the left foot. This goal was the first for the legendary striker in the playoffs. Leo also played the 1000th match in his career.
In the 57th minute, the blue-and-whites strengthened their lead. Ryan received the ball after a back pass from the defender and, despite the presence of two opponents nearby, decided not to take the ball out, but to go into dribbling. He almost collided with De Paul, who involuntarily slowed down the goalkeeper, and Julian Alvarez intercepted the ball and skillfully hit the target – 2:0.
Football players from the homeland of kangaroos answered only once. After a rebound from Enzo Fernandez, the match darted into the net in the 77th minute.
Recall that the wards of Lionel Scaloni became the second quarter-finalists and will now play with the Netherlands.
