Messi scores again but Argentina given World Cup upset fright by Cape Verde
Summary
Argentina, the current World Cup champions, won 3-2 against Cape Verde after extra time to reach the last 16. Cape Verde, playing in their first World Cup, twice equalized and showed strong defense and teamwork before Argentina scored a late own goal.Key Facts
- Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in a World Cup match after extra time.
- Lionel Messi scored first for Argentina in the 29th minute, his seventh goal of this tournament and 20th across six World Cups.
- Cape Verde, making their World Cup debut and ranked 67th worldwide, tied the game twice during regular and extra time.
- An own goal by Cape Verde’s defender in extra time gave Argentina the final winning goal.
- Cape Verde showed strong defense, with goalkeeper Vozinha making important saves.
- Argentina will play Egypt next in the last 16 round.
- The match was played in a hot and humid stadium in Miami with 64,478 fans present.
- Cape Verde’s performance earned them respect and pride as their first World Cup appearance ended.
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