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Messi on the impact Argentina’s supporters have on matches: “These are amazing feelings, we're really happy to share these beautiful moments, these happy moments. “I know the effort the fans are making to be here in every match, I know the whole of Argentina would like to be here but it’s not possible. “The bond we have is something beautiful, that’s how it should be. It’s unbelievable how they live every single match, their passion, their energy, their joy, we’re very thankful. “It’s unbelievable.” Argentina appeared in total control of the round of 16 match until an own-goal gave Australia hope of an unlikely comeback. But Argentina held on and Messi added that he was pleased to win against “hard and difficult” opponents. “I am very happy to take another step in this competition, achieve another objective,” he said. “It was a very hard and difficult match. We knew it was going to be this way because we had played recently and didn’t have time to rest up. We were concerned because we knew it was going to be a very physical game. “Luckily we found the goal. We were one goal then two goals up but then we had a setback. But that’s the World Cup for you and what’s important is that you win.” Lionel Messi has said the 2022 World Cup is a “spectacular” experience for him because his sons are now old enough to appreciate Argentina’s matches and “enjoy it more”. After Argentina’s win today, Messi said this tournament was particularly special now that two of his three sons — 10-ye...

Argentina and Australia faced off in the knockout stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The first half was a slow one for both teams until Lionel Messi decided to shake things up. Messi scored in the 35th minute and gave Argentina a 1-0 lead in the first half. Argentina wasn’t done there, as Julián Álvarez added a goal of his own in the 57th minute. Australia would claw back as Craig Goodwin scored off a deflection. Australia had late chances but couldn’t score and Argentina would go on to win by the 2-1 final.

Lionel Messi inspired Argentina into the quarterfinals of the 2022 World Cup after another superb display in his 1,000th game that saw a valiant Australia side go out despite a late rally. Messi opened the scoring in the first half after Argentina had struggled to break down the resilient Socceroos, curling a left-footed shot into the bottom corner after starting the move with a sprint into the area. An error by Australia keeper Mat Ryan presented Julian Alvarez with a simple chance to make it 2-0 after 57 minutes, seemingly to put Argentina out of reach. But a freakishly deflected goal gave the Australians hope late on, Craig Goodwin's shot bouncing in off Enzo Fernandez. Aziz Behich's weaving run into the box was ended by a great tackle by Lisandro Martinez, and in the 97th minute, Garang Kuol's shot was saved at close range by Emi Martinez. Argentina were good value for their win, but Australia left the tournament with heads held high. The Sporting News was tracking live scoring updates and highlights for Argentina vs Australia at the 2022 World Cup. See below for the complete commentary from the Round of 16 match in Qatar. MORE: Argentina vs Australia final score 1H 2H Final Argentina 1 2 2 Australia 0 1 1 Goals: ARG — Lionel Messi — 34 mins ARG — Julian Alvarez — 57 mins ARG — Craig Goodwin — 76 mins Confirmed lineups: (4-3-3, right to left): 23. E. Martinez (GK) — 26. Molina, 13. Romero, 19. Otamendi, 8. Acuna — 7. De Paul, 24. Fernandez, 20. Mac Allister — 17. Gomez...

Lionel Messi and Argentina will continue their 2022 World Cup quest after beating Australia 2-1 in a controlling performance with a mildly-nervy ending in Qatar in Saturday’s Round of 16 meeting. WATCH ARGENTINA vs AUSTRALIA FULL MATCH REPLAY Messi and Julian Alvarez scored for the Albiceleste, who will play at least one more round that the 2018 tournament after taking a comfortable lead but dealing with a wickedly-deflected goal from Australia’s Craig Goodwin that’s likely to go down as a 77th-minute own goal. Argentina will square off with the Netherlands at 2pm ET Friday. [ LIVE: World Cup 2022 schedule, how to watch, scores, hub ] 2022 World Cup top goalscorers: Updated leaders for the FIFA World Cup Golden... Socceroos’ Cinderella run ends as Messi scores, Argentina runs match The headlines will once again, predictably, focus on Lionel Messi scoring for the third time in four matches for Argentina, perhaps dancing toward a final in the final World Cup for the greatest player in the sport. But this should again be a look back at Argentina’s tight unit, as the Albiceleste held another nation to a microscopic expected goal total in Qatar. Argentina has conceded thrice in four matches, with two goals coming off golazos in the loss to Saudi Arabia and one on a wicked deflection Saturday versus Argentina. All told, Argentina’s back line, led by sterling Nicolas Otamendi, has conceded 0.15, 0.27, 0.32, and now 0.21 expected goals against in their matches at this World Cup. T...

Argentina had barely threatened in the first half but Paris St-Germain's Messi stroked in a delightful low finish to spark wild celebrations from their fans. It was his 789th career goal, 94 of those coming for Argentina, and Messi is now the joint top goalscorer in Qatar. The South American supporters had been on their feet singing all game and they had further delight when Julian Alvarez punished Mat Ryan's mistake to double their advantage. Australia had offered very little but surprisingly pulled one back with 13 minutes remaining when substitute Craig Goodwin's strike took a huge deflection off Enzo Fernandez. They could have levelled shortly after through Aziz Behich, whose incredible solo run took him past four players, but his shot was superbly blocked by Lisandro Martinez's sliding challenge as Argentina edged through. • 'Genius' Messi keeps Argentina World Cup dream alive • Relive Argentina's win over Australia Magical Messi delivers in milestone match Australia frustrated Argentina for 35 minutes, sitting deep and compact, allowing no space in behind - Alejandro Gomez's wild shot that flew way over was the only sniff they had. But every time Messi got his left boot on the ball there was a buzz of excitement in the stadium, sharp intakes of breath anticipating something special. And the little magician showcased exactly why he is considered one of the greatest of all time in his landmark game, starting and finishing a move that had blue and white shirts dancing i...

IT'S ALL OVER! ARGENTINA ARE THROUGH! Argentina have made it hard for themselves... but they're through! Remember how I said this game wasn't up to much at half-time (apart from Messi's goal)? Well, scrap that. That second half was much, much better and Argentina were much, much better. They played with a purpose and an intensity that we didn't see in the first half and that looked set to lead them to a third straight comfortable 2-0 win. But soccer is a funny game. Out of nowhere, Goodwin's wayward strike hit Fernández and went in and it was game on. ​​​​​​​Cue madness at either end of the field. Argentina could have scored three or four times in the final 15 minutes but their hearts were in their mouths when Aziz Behich weaved his way into the box and looked certain to score, only to be thwarted by a superb challenge from Lisandro Martínez. Namesake Emi then made a vital stop right at the death to stop Garang Kuol from taking the game to extra-time. The final word has to go toMessi. He put in a performance worthy of the 1000-game milestone, lighting up the first half with a clinical finish and putting on a superb exhibition of close control and clever passing in the second half. He deserved to go through on that performance alone. It's now Wednesday 14 December and in case you have landed on this older feed, allow us to pointyou towardsthe secondsemi-final of the 2022 World Cup, who will play Argentina in the showpiece final. Joe is the man in place with our live coverag...