Argentina defeated Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time during the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup in Miami. Lionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal in the match.
The game required extra time after Cape Verde twice equalized against Argentina, according to multiple reports. Yahoo Sports described the tie as a “thrilling” contest that saw Cape Verde force the defending champions to their limit. France24 characterized the encounter as an “extraordinary” Round of 32 matchup.
The go-ahead goal for Argentina was recorded as an own-goal, as reported by the New York Post. Messi’s goal marked his 20th in World Cup competition, according to The Guardian.
France24 noted that Argentina eliminated a “heroic” Cape Verde side after a “pulsating” extra-time period. The Guardian described the match as a classic and highlighted Cape Verde's fairytale run coming to an end.
The victory sends Argentina into the last 16 of the tournament. No right-leaning sources reported on this story.
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