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Nigeria vs Argentina, Worldcup 2022 GROUP STAGE

Nigeria
Argentina
Nigeria
1 : 2
26th of June 2018 18:00
Finished
First half: 45  |  Second half: 45
Argentina

Live comments

  • 0' - The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Nigeria to score. At the same time, Argentina does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' - Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 10' - Nigeria started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
  • 14' - Argentina is taking the lead after the goal scored by Lionel Messi on 14.
  • 19' - Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Argentina needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 24' - John Obi Mikel has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 38 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 29' - While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. William Troost-Ekong made 409 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 32' - That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Leon Balogun.
  • 37' - Nigeria seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 42' - Argentina is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 46' - It is a substitution in Nigeria team. Kelechi Iheanacho is replaced by Odion Ighalo on 46 minute.
  • 49' - Argentina player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 51' - What a strike from Victor Moses! The score is 1-1.
  • 56' - Supporters expect more eagerness from Nicolas Otamendi, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 61' - The whistle greets Enzo Perez as he departs to be replaced by Cristian Pavon.
  • 64' - That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ever Banega.
  • 69' - Nigeria is showing some good football. However, Nigeria are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 72' - Another substitution for Argentina to replace Angel di Maria by Maximiliano Meza on 72 minute.
  • 77' - The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Argentina that had 25 games and scored 44 goals.
  • 80' - Another change for Argentina made on 80 minute. Nicolas Tagliafico leaves to be changed by Sergio Aguero.
  • 85' - Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 86' - Argentina is taking the lead after the goal scored by Marcos Rojo on 86.
  • 90' - John Obi Mikel is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • 90' - The whistle greets Kenneth Omeruo as he departs to be replaced by Alex Iwobi.
  • Full Time. Argentina beats Nigeria

Today 2018-06-26 Nigeria vs Argentina are fighting Worldcup league .

Nigeria had 3 games and get got 3 points in Season (2018/18)

Argentina had 3 games and get got 6 points in Season (2018/18)

Todays referees are: Daniele Orsato, Massimiliano Irrati, Pawel Sokolnicki, Bjorn Kuipers, Sander van Roekel, Cuneyt Cakιr, Bahattin Duran, Tarik Ongun, Pawel Gil

Ranking

Team Played Points
Netherlands 3 7
Portugal 3 6
Brazil 3 6
Morocco 3 7
Japan 3 6
France 3 6
Argentina 3 6
England 3 7
Croatia 3 5
Senegal 3 6
Spain 3 4
Switzerland 3 6
South Korea 3 4
Australia 3 6
Poland 3 4
United States 3 5
Belgium 3 4
Iran 3 3
Ecuador 3 4
Tunisia 3 4
Germany 3 4
Mexico 3 4
Uruguay 3 4
Cameroon 3 4
Serbia 3 1
Wales 3 1
Canada 3 0
Qatar 3 0
Costa Rica 3 3
Denmark 3 1
Saudi Arabia 3 3
Ghana 3 3

Nigeria

Lineup Bench

Argentina

Lineup Bench

Nigeria Past Matches

2018-06-22 Nigeria
Iceland 		2
0
2018-06-16 Croatia
Nigeria 		2
0
2016-08-21 Nigeria
SV Drochtersen/Assel 		1
2

Argentina Past Matches

2018-06-21 Argentina
Croatia 		0
3
2018-06-16 Argentina
Iceland 		1
1
2016-08-20 Argentina
Karlsruher SC 		0
7