Messi's Argentina beat Croatia in the World Cup final
Julian Alvarez's terror continued with Lionel Messi's magic at the Lucille Iconic Stadium. In the first semi-final of the World Cup in Qatar, Alvarez's double and Lionel Messi's one goal sent Argentina to the final with a 3-0 victory over Croatia.
Argentina reached the World Cup final again with the target of winning the elusive World Cup trophy. Last year's semi-finalists Croatia were not offered by Messi and Alvarez with a 3-0 goal difference.
After the finals of the 2014 World Cup, Messi once again had the opportunity to win the World Cup trophy. The way the amazing Messi is progressing, perhaps God of Fortune can look up at him.
Argentinian coach Scaloni arranged the 11th with two changes. However, as the match progressed, Croatia showed dominance in the midfield.
From the beginning of the match, Croatia kept the ball in possession, but Croatia could not prepare the opportunity of the match. But with the passage of time, Argentina became terrible.
Argentina got the first chance in the 26th minute of the match. Livakovic blocked Enzo Fernandez's long-range shot from outside the D box. Argentina took the lead in the 33rd minute of the match.
In the 32nd minute of the match, Alvarez got the ball inside the D box from a great pass by Enzo Fernandez. Croatia goalkeeper Livakovic fouled Alvarez. The referee immediately blows the penalty whistle.
Lionel Messi scored from a spot kick to give Argentina a 1-0 lead in the 33rd minute. This is his 5th goal in this World Cup. Moreover, in all, Messi scored 11 goals in the World Cup.
Argentina's goal is not to cut off the streak of this goal. This time, Argentina went ahead in the 39th minute with the wonderful goal of Julián Alvarez.
After receiving the ball from Messi's pass from the midfield, the Man City striker entered the D box with the ball at an extraordinary speed, topped the two defenders of Croatia and entered with the ball and overcame Livakovic. This is his 3rd goal in the World Cup.
Argentina had more opportunities towards the end of the match. In the 43rd minute, Tagliafico's header from Messi's corner was brilliantly blocked by Livakovic. Argentina went into the break with a 2-0 lead in the first half.
Returning from the break, Croatia once again dominated the midfield. However, Croatia forgot that there is a Messi in the team.
In the 59th minute, one-on-one with Enzo, Livakovic brilliantly blocked Messi or foot shot by entering the D box.
Despite keeping the ball in their possession, Croatia could not create any scoring opportunities. On the 70th minute, Argentina again took a 3-0 lead.
In the 70th minute of the match, Messi took the ball alone from the middle of the box and passed the defender Verdiol inside the box to pass Alvarez inside the box. Messi gave Argentina a 3-0 lead. This is Alvarez's fourth goal in the World Cup. And Messi's 8th assist.
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