Argentinien
ARG
Kap Verde
CPV
- Lionel Messi
- Lisandro Martinez
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Edilson Alberto Monteiro Sanches Borges e
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Deroy Duarte
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Sidny Lopes Cabral
VIDEO: Wonder Goal - but Argentina still beats Cape Verde
Sidny Lopes Cabral makes Cape Verde dream of a major upset in extra time. Ultimately, the Albiceleste prevail.
Argentina has reached the World Cup round of 16 with great difficulty.
Underdog Cape Verde put up a great fight against the reigning world champions, but ultimately the "Albiceleste" prevailed 3-2 after extra time in Miami. Match Report >>>
Lionel Messi's overall 20th World Cup goal for a 1-0 lead (29') was equalized by Deroy Duarte (59'). It went into extra time at 1-1, where Lisandro Martinez scored quickly (92'). Sidny Lopes Cabral made Cape Verde dream of an upset again with an absolute wonder goal (103').
The winning goal was ultimately an own goal by Edilson Borges (111').