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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' - We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 10' - looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 14' - GOAL! Lionel Messi scores on 14. Assisted by Ever Banega
  • 19' - It looks like no one’s ball. Argentina is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 24' - Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 24 minutes.
  • 29' - 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.
  • 32' - It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Leon Balogun.
  • 37' - Franco Armani has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 42' - Supporters expect more eagerness from William Troost-Ekong, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 46' - Time for substitution for Nigeria. Kelechi Iheanacho is replaced by Odion Ighalo.
  • 49' - A meaty challenge results in booking for Javier Mascherano on 49.
  • 51' - Goal! Victor Moses scores his 10 goal in 331 matches.
  • 56' - The travelling Argentina supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 61' - It is a substitution in Argentina team. Enzo Perez is replaced by Cristian Pavon on 61 minute.
  • 64' - It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Ever Banega.
  • 69' - While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Brian Idowu made 265 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 72' - Maximiliano Meza has so much to prove this time. He replaces Angel di Maria on 72 minute.
  • 77' - Cristian Pavon needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 80' - Sergio Aguero has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nicolas Tagliafico on 80 minute.
  • 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' - Marcos Rojo puts Argentina on the lead.
  • 90' - John Obi Mikel is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • 90' - Another substitution for Nigeria to replace Kenneth Omeruo by Alex Iwobi on 90 minute.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Argentina players.

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