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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' - Welcome to that hosts another battle between Nigeria and Argentina.
  • 5' - Argentina 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.
  • 10' - Javier Mascherano has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 14' - GOAL! Lionel Messi scores on 14. Assisted by Ever Banega
  • 19' - The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for John Obi Mikel suffering a number of foals already.
  • 24' - Argentina is showing some good football. However, Argentina are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 29' - It looks surprising Nigeria does not make any changes. Kenneth Omeruo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 32' - A meaty challenge results in booking for Leon Balogun on 32.
  • 37' - It looks like no one’s ball. Argentina is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 42' - Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 46' - It is a substitution in Nigeria team. Kelechi Iheanacho is replaced by Odion Ighalo on 46 minute.
  • 49' - Javier Mascherano was booked on 49.
  • 51' - Goal! Victor Moses scores his 10 goal in 331 matches.
  • 56' - 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.
  • 61' - Cristian Pavon has so much to prove this time. He replaces Enzo Perez on 61 minute.
  • 64' - Argentina player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 69' - Gabriel Mercado needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 72' - The whistle greets Angel di Maria as he departs to be replaced by Maximiliano Meza.
  • 77' - Nigeria started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 77.
  • 80' - Sergio Aguero is replacing Nicolas Tagliafico for the Argentina side.
  • 85' - Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 86' - GOAL! Marcos Rojo scores on 86. Assisted by Gabriel Mercado
  • 90' - It’s gonna be a Yellow card for John Obi Mikel.
  • 90' - Alex Iwobi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kenneth Omeruo on 90 minute.
  • Another three points for Argentina.

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