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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' - It looks surprising Argentina does not make any changes. Brian Idowu has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 10' - Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 14' - Argentina is taking the lead after the goal scored by Lionel Messi on 14.
  • 19' - Leon Balogun needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 24' - Argentina is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 29' - 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.
  • 32' - It’s a booking for Nigeria player. Leon Balogun gets a Yellow card.
  • 37' - 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.
  • 42' - Nigeria started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 42.
  • 46' - The Nigeria manager makes a substitution. Kelechi Iheanacho departs to be replaced by Odion Ighalo.
  • 49' - Argentina player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 51' - What an equalizer from Victor Moses!
  • 56' - Kenneth Omeruo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 27 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 61' - Time for substitution for Argentina. Enzo Perez is replaced by Cristian Pavon.
  • 64' - It’s a booking for Argentina player. Ever Banega gets a Yellow card.
  • 69' - We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 72' - The whistle greets Angel di Maria as he departs to be replaced by Maximiliano Meza.
  • 77' - Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 80' - Another substitution for Argentina to replace Nicolas Tagliafico by Sergio Aguero on 80 minute.
  • 85' - 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.
  • 86' - What a strike from Marcos Rojo! The score is 1-2.
  • 90' - It’s a booking for Nigeria player. John Obi Mikel gets a Yellow card.
  • 90' - Another change for Nigeria made on 90 minute. Kenneth Omeruo leaves to be changed by Alex Iwobi.
  • 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