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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 stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Nigeria and Argentina has kicked off!
  • 5' - While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Marcos Rojo made 337 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 10' - 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.
  • 14' - Goal! Lionel Messi scores his 177 goal in 448 matches.
  • 19' - It looks surprising Argentina does not make any changes. Kelechi Iheanacho has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 24' - Argentina is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 29' - Supporters expect more eagerness from Nicolas Tagliafico, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 32' - It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Leon Balogun.
  • 37' - 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.
  • 42' - While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 46' - Another substitution for Nigeria to replace Kelechi Iheanacho by Odion Ighalo on 46 minute.
  • 49' - It’s a booking for Argentina player. Javier Mascherano gets a Yellow card.
  • 51' - Goal! Victor Moses scores his 10 goal in 331 matches.
  • 56' - Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 61' - Another change for Argentina made on 61 minute. Enzo Perez leaves to be changed by Cristian Pavon.
  • 64' - Argentina receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 64.
  • 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 change for Argentina made on 72 minute. Angel di Maria leaves to be changed by Maximiliano Meza.
  • 77' - 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.
  • 80' - It is a substitution in Argentina team. Nicolas Tagliafico is replaced by Sergio Aguero on 80 minute.
  • 85' - Brian Idowu has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 86' - What a strike from Marcos Rojo! The score is 1-2.
  • 90' - Nigeria player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 90' - Alex Iwobi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kenneth Omeruo on 90 minute.
  • The final score is 1-2.

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