25/04 - 20:00
26/04 - 20:00
Argentina triumphed over Australia in a close win on Saturday, 2x1, in a match relating to the Last 16 of the World Cup. In the starting XI there was Emiliano Martínez, Cristián Romero, Alexis Mac Allister, Julián Álvarez, Harry Souttar and Riley McGree.
The first goal of the game was scored by Lionel Messi, in the 35th minute.
After 57 minutes, Argentina extended their lead with a goal from Julián Álvarez with a right-foot strike inside the penalty area. Julián Álvarez reaching the landmark of twenty-five goals for the season. In an unlucky moment Enzo Fernández scored an own goal with 77 minutes on the clock.
Thanks to this result, Argentina are through to the next round of the competition. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Lionel Scaloni's team will play away against Netherlands.
| Argentina | Austrália | |||
| 7 | 5 | Shots | 1 | 8 |
| 7 | 2 | Shots on target | - | |
| 7 | 3 | Total Tackles | 2 | 8 |
1 | Tackles Won | 1 | ||
| 7 | 7 | Ball steals | 2 | 8 |
| 7 | 100 | Total Passes | 69 | 8 |
| 7 | 92 | Passes Completed | 63 | 8 |
| 8 | 1 | Saves | 3 | 7 |
| 8 | 3 | Fouls Committed | 4 | 7 |
| 7 | 3 | Fouls Suffered | 2 | 8 |
