Argentina have progressed to the Copa America quarter-finals after overcoming Qatar 2-0 to finish second in their group ahead of Paraguay.
Match Events
4' GOAL! Qatar 0-1 Argentina (Lautaro)
Martinez, who squandered a gift of a chance seconds earlier, atones for the miss straight away to make it 1-0! Dreadful passing in defence from Qatar sees the ball picked off by Martinez, who bursts into the area and finishes coolly at the near post!
21' CLOSE! Aguero's shot inches wide out
Incisive passing through the lines from Argentina, which culminates in Messi playing Aguero through on goal, but the Manchester City striker just drags his strike wide of the far post! You'd have fancied him to at least be working the keeper from there!
45' PITY! Rawi's free-kick hits the post
Al Rawi takes the free-kick, finding the slightest hole in the wall as he drives a strike towards the near post, but it smacks off the woodwork and goes behind, much to the relief of Armani!
82' GOAL! Qatar 0-2 Argentina (Aguero)
It's 2-0 and Argentina are surely into the quarter-finals as he brilliantly dribbles his way beyond a pair of defenders and through on goal, driving an excellent finish in at the far post! Al Sheeb got his fingertips to it, but it was struck with too much power for the keeper to turn it behind.
Match Report
After picking up just one point from their opening two games, Lionel Messi and Co needed victory and that exactly happened, with Lautaro Martinez getting Argentina off to the perfect start.
Martinez capitalised on sloppy Qatar defending before toe-poking home into the bottom corner to gift Argentina all three points.
Sergio Aguero wrapped up the victory in the 82nd minute after picking the ball up in midfield and beating two defenders before smashing a low shot into the bottom corner.
prakashdanai10
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Messi be like: I have take you to the final many times now it's time for you to carry me😂😂.
Farhan132
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This is the Argentina we want to see... Dybala , Messi , Aguero are awesome ... Who said that , they can't build a chemistry??? It is happy to see that Scaloni is getting cure from Valverde Virus ...
zeoeklps
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32😭😭😭
TeamMessi10
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-Last year Argentina were in a must win game against Nigeria and they won -This year Argentina were in a must win game against Qatar and they won. Argentina Tatics😂😂
Naimurrahmansiam
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We did it!!!!The moment Aguero missed a sitter,I was shocked but then I remembered he had scored a hat trick against Chelsea and also against wartford(perharps) after missing a sitter.I thought history will repeat but still the moment he was on to take the shot I was like Agueroooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!.Some tactical changes are still required.And Dybala can start as Messi is player more in the midfield.A fine performance and it can improve alot.So now listen everybody Argentina haven t gone out anywhere.We are still there.Vamos Argentina!
Jsmooth
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You ain’t a great team unless you’ve experienced all stages: DEFEAT DRAW WIN 🤣🤣🤣💪🏽🇦🇷
Bohemia10
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Dybala clearly changed the game a bit.❤️❤️❤️
Agendia25
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Argentine fans are an exact replica of man utd fans.They cherish only good moments, condemn star players (pogba and Messi)when they need their support the most.From the image below you see how Messi is left to do all the job yet fans expect him to do every thing
Longlife2000
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Even after games like this we'll keep hearing "bUt MeSsI hAs AguErO"
Shamsuddeenb
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Men can be destroyed, but never defeated!!!!
3Viveking
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If Argentina play like they played in second half..They will dominate each and every game.. though we need to be more defensive..Acuna and dybala really bring up the game .....
Abyssinia liji
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one minute silence for Qatar coach for not coming to take photo with messi
Mboy_Swag04
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Y’all can call me VAR as I’m watching fifa World Cup on tv Argentina on my laptop and Kenya on my phone 😂
tropicalda
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FT: Qatar 0-2 Argentina. - If they would have become 1st they would have faced Uruguay or Chile, like Colombia now. - If they would have become 3rd they would have faced Brazil, Uruguay or Chile, like Paraguay now. - They have become 2nd and face Venzuela. Lucky Argentina.
Kevin10city
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Did not work[Crylaugh][byebye]
P_Taneja
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Gift for messi Hope they wake up and use this as a boost for their form.
shray_srivastava
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Dybala should be used more often, he's better than many that play right from the 1st Min !
Risacdelm
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I'm a Messi fan but I have to say it was a pretty average performance from him. :/ who agrees?
binaya3579
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Messi even can't do as much as aguero did today . Messi is , used to , will only dribble and can't do nothing . Cannot change according to situation . # Remember the Ronaldo history , he was the most dribbling player in history until he was at united , Changed himself into fastest attack player in ground and air in Real Madrid . Now , his captaincy working far better that anyone have ever done in Juventus . Messi can show something only in barcelona only if his team mate are great like alba , neymar , inesta . If not he is just a little joker dribbler which make us fun to watch . Actually i am messi fan but now a days ronaldo make me jealous and messi dissapoint . #Change_yourself_messi
Wumekruyz
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-Last year Argentina were in a must win game against Nigeria and they won -This year Argentina were in a must win game against Qatar and they won. Argentina Tatics😂😂
winning from small football nations[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] They can't escape that from the bigger football nations like;-Brazil, Germany, Spain, England or even Italy[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh],-else!?!!!!😃🤣
fiycdopuyz
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I'm one of the greatest critics of messi but I know why .Today is one of his bezt games for Argentina but most of his fans don't even see it simply because he didn't score nor assist. but I say this is one of his best game he's played for his country.The reason is very simple : he was more if team -minded than meesi -minded .he played for the teatime win and not for him to play and they lose.This makes him a team player and that's what is needed in international competitions. Lesson: messi fans allow him to with his team members and don't push him to find personal glories at expense of the team by looking for goals and assists I be named tournaments man.It comes naturally in the game as you move forward.GOOD job messi.
lahanlyon2000
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I said it before and my prediction came to pass. I'm definitely doctor strange
Wumekruyz
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-Last year Argentina were in a must win game against Nigeria and they won -This year Argentina were in a must win game against Qatar and they won. Argentina Tatics😂😂
winning from small football nations[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] They can't escape that from the bigger football nations like;-Brazil, Germany, Spain, England or even Italy[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh],-else!?!!!!😃
Tubbcelprz
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How did Messi perform poorly here? This app is bias against Messi. #deleteallfootballapp. Many times they overly stress Ronaldo’s achievement and downgrade Messi.
binaya3579
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Messi even can't do as much as aguero did today . Messi is , used to , will only dribble and can't do nothing . Cannot change according to situation . # Remember the Ronaldo history , he was the most dribbling player in history until he was at united , Changed himself into fastest attack player in ground and air in Real Madrid . Now , his captaincy working far better that anyone have ever done in Juventus . Messi can show something only in barcelona only if his team mate are great like alba , neymar , inesta . If not he is just a little joker dribbler which make us fun to watch . Actually i am messi fan but now a days ronaldo make me jealous and messi dissapoint . #Change_yourself_messi
zezcklnrt
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Is not about Qatar having a weak side but what the tournament is about. It's not about Qatar but Argentina and South America yea Copa America. Qatar and Japan were paid to come and play in this tournament to fill in the gaps. So in no way as Football analysts you would have thought that Argentina would have gone out for Qatar. What's the economical importance of Qatar to that of Argentina to the Copa America? So it's a fact that they came in to be used as scapegoats for the less fortunate to qualify from the group stage dear. So anyone who was dreaming of Qatar eliminating Argentina with South America Only popular Brand Messi was a joker. Copa America needs more cash and they have to get it from Argentina and Messi sooner.
shray_srivastava
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Still confused, how the hell is Banega not there !
dubdemrtuy
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Messi be like: I have take you to the final many times now it's time for you to carry me😂😂.
And you’re so right cause Messi waste so much opportunity to score I’m not saying he’s not playing well but the fact is if it was another player it would be noticed I’m right or wrong ?
yubcelnopt
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Messi be like: I have take you to the final many times now it's time for you to carry me😂😂.
it was penalty
Bonademouz
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And you’re so right cause Messi waste so much opportunity to score I’m not saying he’s not playing well but the fact is if it was another player it would be noticed I’m right or wrong ?
bruh.. otamendi missed a open header 5 inch front of the goal.. Martinez missed a open volley, aguero also missed the chance created by Messi. Messi gets frustrated when the players don't play at his level. as they could not even pass him the ball that he passes to strikers.. today Messi missed a chance ..I admit it though
Ruhaque
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This is the Argentina we want to see... Dybala , Messi , Aguero are awesome ... Who said that , they can't build a chemistry??? It is happy to see that Scaloni is getting cure from Valverde Virus ...
Dybala came and assisted a goal what was Messi doing? missing chances...