Tag: Messi
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Argentina 1-0 Jamaica: La Albiceleste fortunate to top Group B
Embed from Getty Images Argentina could top the group with a victory over already eliminated Jamaica, but La Albiceleste were through to the quarters regardless. They started strongly with Lionel Messi, on his 100th appearance for the national team, looking to be his usual menacing self. Higuain had a couple of minor chances early on…
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Argentina 1-0 Uruguay: Agüero goal snatches vital victory
Embed from Getty Images A heavily anticipated match-up between reigning champions Uruguay and pre-tournament favourites Argentina proved to be a low scoring affair in La Serena. Argentina started well with Ángel Di María looking to be in good form, forcing Fernando Muslera into an early save. In the 20th minute Lionel Messi glided past two…