In the FIFA World Cup 2022, Argentina, captained by Lionel Messi, has made it to the pre-quarterfinals. In their do-or-die group match (Argentina Vs Poland), they defeated the Poland team by 2-0. But the interesting thing is that even after losing this match, Poland has entered the knockout stage.
FIFA World Cup 2022: In the FIFA World Cup-2022 being hosted by Qatar, two big matches were played in Group-C late on Wednesday (30 November). In this, the Argentine team, captained by Lionel Messi, had an exciting match with Robert Lewandowski’s team Poland. In this, Messi’s team won 2-0.
With this victory, Argentina has secured a place in the pre-quarterfinals by topping their group. Now in the Super-16, Argentina will face Australia, the second number team of Group-D. Whereas in the second match, Mexico’s team defeated Saudi Arabia 2-1.
Poland will face defending champion France
By winning this match, the Mexican team definitely equaled Poland in terms of points, but could not make it to the pre-quarterfinals due to goal difference. In this way, the team of Mexico and Saudi Arabia has been eliminated from Group-C. In this way, Poland qualified for the Super-16 by being second in the group. Where he will compete with defending champion France.
Messi created history, left behind Maradona
Messi did not appear in his old colors in the match against Poland. He also missed converting a penalty into a goal in the match. Despite all this, Messi’s team looked very strong. Throughout the match, Argentina kept the pressure on Poland. It seemed as if the Argentine team was playing near the goal post of Poland. With landing in this match, Messi has created history. He has become the player with 22 matches in the World Cup for Argentina. In this case, he has left behind the legend Maradona.
Alistair and Alvarez scored for Argentina
The match between Argentina and Poland ended in a goalless draw in the first half. But with the start of the second half, the Argentine team made its game even more aggressive. Alexis mac Allister scored the first goal for the team in the 46th minute. That is, with the start of the second half, the first goal was scored. After this, Julian Alvarez scored the second goal for Argentina and gave the team a strong lead. This goal came in the 67th minute. In this match, the Polish team was completely seen in the defending position, but could not save the match.
Mexico could not qualify even after winning the match
In the match, the Mexico team, playing in a brilliant manner, gave a crushing defeat to Saudi Arabia. Mexico won the match 2-1. The match was so exciting that no goal could be scored in the first half. But with the start of the second half, the Mexican team intensified its attack and it also paid off. Henry Martin scored the first goal for Mexico in the 47th minute. While Luis Chavez strengthened his team by scoring the second goal in the 52nd minute and with this Mexico won the match. But the disappointing thing is that the Mexico team could not qualify for the pre-quarterfinals. Salem Al-Dosari scored a goal for the Saudi team.
