FIFA World Cup, 3-round, group stage, 26.06.2018 14:00
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Statistics
Shots
9
8
Shots on target
3
4
Shots Blocked
1
1
Saves
2
2
Possession %
35
65
Corner
3
5
Fouls
20
15
Offsides
0
2
Yellow cards
2
3
Red cards
0
0
Counterattacks
2
1
Free Kicks
17
20
Goal Kicks
7
6
Throw Ins
27
30
Crosses
13
20
Treatment
2
0
| 8% (161) | 12% (239) | 80% (1640) |
Match preview
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Match Events
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Both teams could have won today but Argentina just managed to carve out the victory
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That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
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Ball possession: Nigeria: 35%, Argentina: 65%.
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Goal kick for Nigeria
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
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The referee shows Lionel Messi the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
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Simy is penalised for pushing Javier Mascherano
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
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Argentina is trying to create something here.
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The referee signals a free kick as John Obi Mikel from Nigeria trips Lionel Messi
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
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Ahmed Musa is leaving the field to be replaced by Simy in a tactical substitution.
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Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
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Goal kick for Nigeria
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The referee runs back to show John Obi Mikel from Nigeria a yellow card for the previous foul.
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The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added
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Lionel Messi from Argentina tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
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Argentina start a counter attack
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
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Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
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Kenneth Omeruo is leaving the field to be replaced by Alex Iwobi in a tactical substitution.
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Ball possession: Nigeria: 34%, Argentina: 66%.
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Argentina is in control of the ball.
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Sergio Aguero relieves the pressure with a clearance
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William Troost-Ekong crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
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The referee signals a free kick as Lionel Messi from Argentina trips Kenneth Omeruo
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A great goal by Marcos Rojo
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Gabriel Mercado provided the assist for the goal.
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G O O O A A A L - Marcos Rojo volleys the ball into the back of the net. A great finish!
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Gabriel Mercado from Argentina puts in a great cross...
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Lionel Messi from Argentina passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
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Argentina is trying to create something here.
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Goal kick for Argentina
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Ball possession: Nigeria: 35%, Argentina: 65%.
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Oghenekaro Etebo goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
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Reckless challenge there. Ever Banega commits a rough foul on Onyinye Ndidi
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Franco Armani saved a certain goal there! Odion Ighalo found himself in a great scoring position but Franco Armani denied him with a great save
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Nigeria is trying to create something here.
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Cristian Pavon is penalised for pushing Ahmed Musa
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Odion Ighalo relieves the pressure with a clearance
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Ever Banega from Argentina swings in the corner from the right.
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Cristian Pavon from Argentina tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
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Gabriel Mercado from Argentina tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
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Obstruction as Ahmed Musa cuts off the run of Javier Mascherano. A free-kick is awarded.
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Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
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Goal kick for Nigeria
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Gonzalo Higuain goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
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Marcos Rojo delivers a teasing cross into the box...
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
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Ball possession: Nigeria: 35%, Argentina: 65%.
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Nicolas Tagliafico is leaving the field to be replaced by Sergio Aguero in a tactical substitution.
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Nicolas Tagliafico goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
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Ever Banega of Argentina passes the ball to a team mate.
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Maximiliano Meza from Argentina had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
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The ball is crossed into the area by Ever Banega from Argentina ...
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Lionel Messi of Argentina passes the ball to a team mate.
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
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Goal kick for Argentina
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The game is restarted
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The referee has stopped the game and is going to watch a video review for a situation.
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Odion Ighalo from Nigeria fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
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Poor play by Marcos Rojo as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
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Ahmed Musa from Nigeria sends a deflected cross into the box.
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Nigeria start a counter attack
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Odion Ighalo relieves the pressure with a clearance
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Cristian Pavon from Argentina swings in the corner from the right.
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Ball possession: Nigeria: 35%, Argentina: 65%.
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Gabriel Mercado from Argentina tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
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Odion Ighalo controls the ball with his hand
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Onyinye Ndidi is penalised for pushing Nicolas Tagliafico
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Goal kick for Nigeria
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Odion Ighalo relieves the pressure with a clearance
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Cristian Pavon from Argentina swings in the corner from the right.
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Brian Idowu clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
73
Lionel Messi of Argentina passes the ball to a team mate.
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Goal kick for Argentina
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Angel Di Maria is leaving the field to be replaced by Maximiliano Meza in a tactical substitution.
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Onyinye Ndidi fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
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Gonzalo Higuain from Argentina tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
70
Odion Ighalo is penalised for pushing Marcos Rojo
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
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Ball possession: Nigeria: 34%, Argentina: 66%.
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Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
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Argentina is trying to create something here.
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Cristian Pavon from Argentina takes a short corner kick from the right.
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Kenneth Omeruo clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
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Argentina take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
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Onyinye Ndidi is penalised for pushing Ever Banega
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Argentina take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
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Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
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Safe hands from Francis Uzoho as he comes out and claims the ball
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Cristian Pavon puts in a cross...
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
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Ball possession: Nigeria: 36%, Argentina: 64%.
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Yellow card for Ever Banega
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Dangerous challenge by Ever Banega from Argentina. Onyinye Ndidi on the receiving end of that.
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The referee signals a free kick as Kenneth Omeruo from Nigeria trips Lionel Messi
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Angel Di Maria from Argentina passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
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Argentina is in control of the ball.
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Argentina take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
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Goal kick for Nigeria
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Ever Banega from Argentina makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
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Ever Banega from Argentina takes a short corner kick from the right.
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William Troost-Ekong clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
62
The ball is crossed into the area by Cristian Pavon from Argentina ...
62
Cristian Pavon from Argentina takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
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Goal kick for Nigeria
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Enzo Perez is leaving the field to be replaced by Cristian Pavon in a tactical substitution.
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Ball possession: Nigeria: 38%, Argentina: 62%.
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Argentina take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
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Ahmed Musa from Nigeria passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
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Ahmed Musa from Nigeria takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
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Nigeria start a counter attack
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
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Argentina is trying to create something here.
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Oghenekaro Etebo from Nigeria goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Lionel Messi
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The referee signals a free kick as John Obi Mikel from Nigeria trips Enzo Perez
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Kenneth Omeruo relieves the pressure with a clearance
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Ever Banega puts in a cross...
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Oghenekaro Etebo relieves the pressure with a clearance
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Lionel Messi crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
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Victor Moses hand-balls
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Onyinye Ndidi is penalised for pushing Javier Mascherano
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Oghenekaro Etebo crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
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The game is restarted
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Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
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Nicolas Tagliafico is penalised for pushing Odion Ighalo
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Ball possession: Nigeria: 36%, Argentina: 64%.
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Goal kick for Argentina
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Gabriel Mercado relieves the pressure with a clearance
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Ahmed Musa puts in a cross...
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
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Gonzalo Higuain relieves the pressure with a clearance
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Oghenekaro Etebo from Nigeria swings in the corner from the left.
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Ever Banega clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
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Great skill from Odion Ighalo as he dribbles past his opponents
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
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Argentina is in control of the ball.
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G O O O A A A L - Victor Moses from Nigeria puts it away from the penalty spot!
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The game is restarted
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The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
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Ball possession: Nigeria: 37%, Argentina: 63%.
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Yellow card for Javier Mascherano
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PENALTY! - Javier Mascherano pulls Leon Balogun by the shirt and the referee awards a spot kick!
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Oghenekaro Etebo from Nigeria swings in the corner from the left.
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Javier Mascherano clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
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A player from Nigeria takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
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Nicolas Otamendi relieves the pressure with a clearance
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Oghenekaro Etebo crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
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The referee signals a free kick as Marcos Rojo from Argentina trips Odion Ighalo
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Nigeria is in control of the ball.
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Argentina is trying to create something here.
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Nigeria is in control of the ball.
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Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
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Kelechi Iheanacho is leaving the field to be replaced by Odion Ighalo in a tactical substitution.
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The second half is underway
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It's over! The referee blows for half time
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Ball possession: Nigeria: 39%, Argentina: 61%.
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Leon Balogun sends a header towards goal, but Franco Armani is there to comfortably save it
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The ball is crossed into the area by Kelechi Iheanacho from Nigeria ...
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Nicolas Otamendi relieves the pressure with a clearance
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Oghenekaro Etebo crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
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The game is restarted
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Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
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The referee signals a free kick as Gabriel Mercado from Argentina trips Ahmed Musa
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Gonzalo Higuain from Argentina looks to have committed a foul on John Obi Mikel but the referee is not having it and waves play on!
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Argentina take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
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The game is restarted
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The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added
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Kelechi Iheanacho is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
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Ball possession: Nigeria: 37%, Argentina: 63%.
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Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
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Marcos Rojo relieves the pressure with a clearance
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Ahmed Musa from Nigeria passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
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Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
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The game is restarted
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Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
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Argentina take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
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Oghenekaro Etebo goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
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Ever Banega relieves the pressure with a clearance
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A player from Nigeria takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
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The opponent player makes a goal-bound pass, but Franco Armani from Argentina is alert and comes out to make an excellent save.
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Kelechi Iheanacho from Nigeria directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
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Goal kick for Argentina
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Ball possession: Nigeria: 35%, Argentina: 65%.
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Ever Banega is penalised for pushing Onyinye Ndidi
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A shot by Angel Di Maria is blocked
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Lionel Messi of Argentina passes the ball to a team mate.
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Argentina is trying to create something here.
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Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
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Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
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Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
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Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
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Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
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Onyinye Ndidi from Nigeria tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper comes out and claims it.
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John Obi Mikel crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
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The referee signals a free kick as Javier Mascherano from Argentina trips Oghenekaro Etebo
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Nigeria is trying to create something here.
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Kelechi Iheanacho is penalised for pushing Marcos Rojo
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Angel Di Maria from Argentina is ruled offside
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Ball possession: Nigeria: 33%, Argentina: 67%.
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Argentina is trying to create something here.
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A direct free kick from Lionel Messi is blocked by the keeper and goes back into play
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Leon Balogun from Nigeria is lucky to stay on the pitch as that was a reckless challenge
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After a tactical foul, Leon Balogun sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
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The ref blows his whistle. Leon Balogun charged Angel Di Maria from behind and it's a free-kick
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Could be a good chance here as Ever Banega from Argentina cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
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The referee signals a free kick as Enzo Perez from Argentina trips John Obi Mikel
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Nigeria is trying to create something here.
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Argentina is in control of the ball.
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Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
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Ball possession: Nigeria: 37%, Argentina: 63%.
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Argentina is in control of the ball.
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Ahmed Musa is penalised for pushing Javier Mascherano
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The game is restarted
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Francis Uzoho is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
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Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
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Dangerous challenge by Gonzalo Higuain from Argentina. Francis Uzoho on the receiving end of that.
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Gonzalo Higuain releases a shot, it's parried by Francis Uzoho but he can't hold onto it...
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Lionel Messi from Argentina makes a great pass and space opens up...
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Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
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Ever Banega from Argentina looks to have committed a foul on Oghenekaro Etebo but the referee is not having it and waves play on!
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
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Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
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Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
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Ball possession: Nigeria: 34%, Argentina: 66%.
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
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Nigeria is in control of the ball.
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Argentina is trying to create something here.
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Argentina is in control of the ball.
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Nigeria is trying to create something here.
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
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Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
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Argentina is trying to create something here.
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Argentina take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
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Argentina take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
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Ball possession: Nigeria: 35%, Argentina: 65%.
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Oghenekaro Etebo is penalised for pushing Angel Di Maria
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Nicolas Otamendi relieves the pressure with a clearance
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Kelechi Iheanacho from Nigeria swings in the corner from the right.
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Victor Moses from Nigeria tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
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Marcos Rojo is penalised for pushing William Troost-Ekong
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Angel Di Maria crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
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The referee signals a free kick as Leon Balogun from Nigeria trips Angel Di Maria
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Obstruction as Victor Moses cuts off the run of Nicolas Tagliafico. A free-kick is awarded.
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Ball possession: Nigeria: 34%, Argentina: 66%.
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A great goal by Lionel Messi
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Ever Banega provided the assist for the goal.
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G O O O A A A L - Lionel Messi with the goal!
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Ever Banega sends a long ball upfield.
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The referee signals a free kick as Enzo Perez from Argentina trips Brian Idowu
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Nigeria is in control of the ball.
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Danger averted there as Javier Mascherano from Argentina clears the danger with a good tackle
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Javier Mascherano could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
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Lionel Messi from Argentina directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
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Kelechi Iheanacho from Nigeria directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
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Gonzalo Higuain is penalised for pushing Oghenekaro Etebo
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Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
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Argentina take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
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Kenneth Omeruo relieves the pressure with a clearance
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Gabriel Mercado from Argentina swings a cross into the box...
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William Troost-Ekong relieves the pressure with a clearance
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Angel Di Maria from Argentina chips the ball into the penalty box.
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Lionel Messi from Argentina directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
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Great skill from Lionel Messi as he dribbles past his opponents
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Ball possession: Nigeria: 33%, Argentina: 67%.
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Goal kick for Argentina
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Ahmed Musa fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
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Nicolas Otamendi relieves the pressure with a clearance
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A player from Nigeria takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
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Ahmed Musa from Nigeria tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
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Goal kick for Nigeria
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Chance! Nicolas Tagliafico finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
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Ever Banega of Argentina passes the ball to a team mate.
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The referee signals a free kick as John Obi Mikel from Nigeria trips Lionel Messi
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A shot by Oghenekaro Etebo is blocked
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Oghenekaro Etebo from Nigeria takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
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Argentina is in control of the ball.
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Angel Di Maria from Argentina is ruled offside
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Ball possession: Nigeria: 24%, Argentina: 76%.
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
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Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
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The referee signals a free kick as Brian Idowu from Nigeria trips Enzo Perez
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
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Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
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Argentina is in control of the ball.
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Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
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Argentina is trying to create something here.
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Argentina take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
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The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
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It's a nice warm day for playing football.
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Nigeria kick-off, and the game is underway.
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The referee starts the match
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Welcome to New Zenit Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Nigeria
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| 5 | 4 | 0.8 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| matches | goals | per match | wins | draws | losing |
Argentina
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| 5 | 8 | 1.6 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| matches | goals | per match | wins | draws | losing |
