Argentina vs Australia, 2022 FIFA World Cup, Round of 16
· FIFA World CupLionel Messi helps Argentina into World Cup quarterfinal, knocking Australia out
Lionel Messi spearheaded Argentina's charge to the World Cup quarterfinals after helping to secure a 2-1 victory against Australia on Saturday.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 5': Enzo Fernández (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 5': Foul by Mitch Duke (Australia).
- 7': Foul by Keanu Baccus (Australia).
- 7': Lionel Messi (Argentina) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 9': Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 9': Foul by Keanu Baccus (Australia).
- 10': Aziz Behich (Australia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 10': Foul by Julián Alvarez (Argentina).
- 13': Offside, Argentina. Julián Alvarez is caught offside.
- 15': Foul by Jackson Irvine (Australia).
- 15': Marcos Acuña (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 15': Jackson Irvine (Australia) is shown the yellow card.
- 17': Attempt missed. Papu Gómez (Argentina) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Lionel Messi.
- 23': Corner, Australia. Conceded by Marcos Acuña.
- 28': Corner, Australia. Conceded by Nahuel Molina.
- 29': Attempt blocked. Harry Souttar (Australia) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Riley McGree with a cross.
- 29': Foul by Mathew Leckie (Australia).
- 29': Marcos Acuña (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 31': Foul by Marcos Acuña (Argentina).
- 31': Riley McGree (Australia) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 34': Foul by Aziz Behich (Australia).
- 34': Papu Gómez (Argentina) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 35': Goal! Argentina 1, Australia 0. Lionel Messi (Argentina) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Nicolás Otamendi following a set piece situation.
- 37': Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 37': Foul by Keanu Baccus (Australia).
- 38': Foul by Milos Degenek (Australia).
- 38': Marcos Acuña (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 38': Milos Degenek (Australia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 39': Foul by Marcos Acuña (Argentina).
- 39': Milos Degenek (Australia) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Argentina 1, Australia 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Argentina 1, Australia 0.
- 47': Foul by Mitch Duke (Australia).
- 47': Rodrigo De Paul (Argentina) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 50': Substitution, Argentina. Lisandro Martínez replaces Papu Gómez.
- 50': Attempt saved. Lionel Messi (Argentina) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Mathew Ryan (Australia). Assisted by Alexis Mac Allister.
- 52': Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 52': Foul by Keanu Baccus (Australia).
- 54': Handball by Riley McGree (Australia).
- 55': Handball by Julián Alvarez (Argentina).
- 57': Goal! Argentina 2, Australia 0. Julián Alvarez (Argentina) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner.
- 58': Substitution, Australia. Craig Goodwin replaces Riley McGree.
- 58': Substitution, Australia. Ajdin Hrustic replaces Keanu Baccus.
- 60': Enzo Fernández (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 60': Foul by Mathew Leckie (Australia).
- 62': Craig Goodwin (Australia) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 62': Foul by Cristian Romero (Argentina).
- 65': Corner, Argentina. Conceded by Milos Degenek.
- 66': Attempt missed. Lionel Messi (Argentina) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Rodrigo De Paul.
- 67': Foul by Nicolás Otamendi (Argentina).
- 67': Mathew Leckie (Australia) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 69': Foul by Marcos Acuña (Argentina).
- 69': Milos Degenek (Australia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 71': Substitution, Argentina. Lautaro Martínez replaces Julián Alvarez.
- 72': Substitution, Argentina. Nicolás Tagliafico replaces Marcos Acuña.
- 72': Substitution, Australia. Garang Kuol replaces Mathew Leckie.
- 72': Substitution, Australia. Jamie Maclaren replaces Mitch Duke.
- 72': Substitution, Australia. Fran Karacic replaces Milos Degenek.
- 75': Attempt missed. Nicolás Tagliafico (Argentina) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Lautaro Martínez.
- 76': Delay in match (Argentina).
- 76': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 77': Attempt missed. Craig Goodwin (Australia) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
- 77': Own Goal by Enzo Fernández, Argentina. Argentina 2, Australia 1.
- 77': Foul by Aaron Mooy (Australia).
- 77': Lionel Messi (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 79': Offside, Argentina. Nicolás Tagliafico is caught offside.
- 80': Substitution, Argentina. Exequiel Palacios replaces Nahuel Molina.
- 80': Substitution, Argentina. Gonzalo Montiel replaces Alexis Mac Allister.
- 81': Attempt blocked. Aziz Behich (Australia) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Craig Goodwin.
- 81': Corner, Australia. Conceded by Lisandro Martínez.
- 81': Attempt missed. Ajdin Hrustic (Australia) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left following a corner.
- 82': Ajdin Hrustic (Australia) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 82': Foul by Enzo Fernández (Argentina).
- 85': Offside, Argentina. Lionel Messi is caught offside.
- 86': Exequiel Palacios (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 86': Foul by Fran Karacic (Australia).
- 88': Attempt missed. Lautaro Martínez (Argentina) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Rodrigo De Paul.
- 89': Attempt missed. Lautaro Martínez (Argentina) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Lionel Messi following a fast break.
- 90': Emiliano Martínez (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90': Foul by Harry Souttar (Australia).
- 90': Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
- 90'+3': Attempt saved. Lautaro Martínez (Argentina) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Mathew Ryan (Australia). Assisted by Lionel Messi.
- 90'+3': Attempt missed. Lionel Messi (Argentina) left footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Rodrigo De Paul.
- 90'+4': Attempt blocked. Exequiel Palacios (Argentina) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 90'+4': Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi (Argentina) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Exequiel Palacios.
- 90'+4': Attempt saved. Lautaro Martínez (Argentina) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Mathew Ryan (Australia). Assisted by Lionel Messi.
- 90'+4': Attempt missed. Lionel Messi (Argentina) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right.
- 90'+7': Attempt saved. Garang Kuol (Australia) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Emiliano Martínez (Argentina). Assisted by Craig Goodwin.
- 90'+8': Second Half ends, Argentina 2, Australia 1.
- 0': Match ends, Argentina 2, Australia 1.
Statistics
 AUS |
ARG |
|
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Fouls | 8 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 3 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 3 | Saves | 1 |
| 39.3 | Possession | 60.7 |
| 5 | SHOTS | 14 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 359 | Accurate Passes | 610 |
| 435 | Passes | 695 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 2 | Accurate Crosses | 1 |
| 16 | Crosses | 5 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 63 | Long Balls | 42 |
| 36 | Accurate Long Balls | 16 |
| 0.6 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 4 | Effective Tackles | 8 |
| 11 | Tackles | 15 |
| 0.4 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 8 | Interceptions | 7 |
| 10 | Effective Clearances | 18 |
| 10 | Clearances | 18 |
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup
Venue: Ahmad bin Ali Stadium
Location: Doha, Qatar
Attendance: 45,032
Venue: Ahmad bin Ali Stadium
Location: Doha, Qatar
Attendance: 45,032
Line-Ups
Argentina (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Emiliano Martínez (GK) |
| 19 | Nicolás Otamendi |
| 13 | Cristian Romero |
| 8 | Marcos Acuña |
| 26 | Nahuel Molina |
| 24 | Enzo Fernández |
| 20 | Alexis Mac Allister |
| 7 | Rodrigo De Paul |
| 10 | Lionel Messi |
| 17 | Alejandro Gómez |
| 9 | Julián Álvarez |
Australia (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mathew Ryan (GK) |
| 4 | Kye Rowles |
| 19 | Harry Souttar |
| 16 | Aziz Behich |
| 2 | Milos Degenek  |
| 13 | Aaron Mooy |
| 26 | Keanu Baccus |
| 14 | Riley McGree |
| 7 | Mathew Leckie |
| 22 | Jackson Irvine |
| 15 | Mitchell Duke |
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