When the world awaits Lionel Messi to do magic for Argentina, Marcos Rojo steps up to become the unlikely hero.
At the 85th minute in Argentina's must-win game against Nigeria, Jorge Sampaoli's side looked dead and buried as a 1-1 result will eliminate them from the World Cup.
Then comes Rojo. A left-footed centre back runs from the back and volleys it home with his weaker right foot.
Make no mistake it is not Gonzalo Higuain, Sergio Aguero or Lionel Messi, but Marcos Rojo.
The Manchester United defender made only 12 appearances for the club last season but nobody will doubt his fitness level now with such a iconic finish.
Now Argentina progress to knockout stage and book a last 16 encounter with France, who are the leaders of Group C.
Congratulations to Rojo and Argentina!
MATCH REPORT
Nigeria 1-2 Argentina: Messi's fine goal and Rojo's late winner send Argentina to last 16
ROJO'S LATE GOAL
