Lionel Messi and Argentina survived a thrilling match against underdog Cape Verde, winning 3-2 in extra time. The defending champions were pushed to the brink but managed to secure a spot in the Round of 16.
Match Highlights
Messi scored his record-extending 20th career World Cup goal, and Lisandro Martinez added another in the 92nd minute. However, Cape Verde equalized twice, with Sidny Lopes Cabral and Deroy Duarte scoring for the underdogs.
The winning goal was credited as an own-goal after Cristian Romero’s header deflected off Cape Verde’s Diney Borges in the 111th minute. Argentina will face Egypt in the next round.
Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.