Argentina wanted goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to make a significant cease on the finish of stoppage time to forestall Australia from equalising within the final 16.
- Argentina main 2-1
- Australia created late probability
- Cannot beat Martinez
WHAT HAPPENED? Australia had an opportunity to equalise in opposition to Argentina within the final minute of stoppage time of their final 16 conflict. The ball got here to substitute Garang Kuol within the penalty space, and he solely had Martinez to beat. Nonetheless, the Argentina goalkeeper managed to unfold himself and make the block, with a significant save that was celebrated by his team-mates.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Argentina had dominated the match however Australia bought again in it when Craig Goodwin’s strike deflected off Enzo Fernandez and made it 2-1 with a bit over 10 minutes to go. One other purpose would have despatched the sport into extra-time however the Socceroos could not discover a well beyond Martinez.
WHAT NEXT FOR ARGENTINA? La Albiceleste go on to play the Netherlands within the quarter-finals.