Welcome to Truth Live News football commentary for Argentina vs Australia knockout stage 2022 World Cup match in Qatar at the Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium.
Both teams will fight in order to qualify for the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Qatar!
QATAR 2022: Argentina vs Australia Lineup!
Argentina starting XI: Martinez (GK); Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Acuna; De Paul, Fernandez, Mac Allister; Papu Gomez, Messi and Alvarez.
Australia starting XI: Ryan (GK); Behich, Rowles, Souttar, Degenek; Leckie, McGree, Mooy, Irvine, Baccus and Duke.
The first half is underway!
5′
Ball possession: Argentina: 63%, Australia: 37%. Argentina are in control of the ball.
10′
Ball possession: Argentina: 87%, Australia: 13%. Argentina are in control of the ball.
15′
Ball possession: Argentina: 79%, Australia: 21%.
15′
Yellow Card! Jackson Irvine commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee’s book.
35′
G O O O A A A L – Messi puts Argentina ahead!
Lionel Messi with the goal! Nicolas Otamendi provided the assist for the goal.
45+1′
The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+3′
Ball possession: Argentina: 64%, Australia: 36%.
HT (1-0): It was a slow start to the game but after a clash between Behich and Messi, the Argentine star scored the first for his national team. We will see what happens in the second half!
The second half is underway!
50′
Ball possession: Argentina: 62%, Australia: 38%.
57′
G O O O O O A A L – Alvarez adds another for Argentina!
Julian Alvarez finds the net with the right foot!
Mathew Ryan with a bad execution which leads to a goal for the opponent.
60′
Ball possession: Argentina: 64%, Australia: 36%.
65′
Ball possession: Argentina: 62%, Australia: 38%.
70′
Ball possession: Argentina: 63%, Australia: 37%.
75′
Ball possession: Argentina: 63%, Australia: 37%.
77′
G O O O A A A L! – Goodwin pulls one back for Australia!
Craig Goodwin from Australia scores after his effort with the left foot is deflected past the goalkeeper.
90′
Ball possession: Argentina: 62%, Australia: 38%.
90+1′
The fourth official shows there are 7 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+5′
Ball possession: Argentina: 61%, Australia: 39%.
90+8′
Ball possession: Argentina: 61%, Australia: 39%.
90+8′
That’s it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+8′
FT (2-1): Alvarez added one more for Argentina in the 57th minute and Fernandez gave the Socceroos their first goal. Despite Australia’s efforts, Argentina go through in the biggest competition. Thank you for joining us and see you soon!