Lionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal, but Argentina was challenged by Cape Verde before securing a victory in extra time. The match ended with an own goal sealing the win for Argentina.
According to Fox News, Lionel Messi’s historic 20th World Cup goal wasn't enough as Cape Verde twice equalized before an own goal in extra time sealed the win for Argentina.
Al Jazeera reported that Lionel Messi opened the scoring but Argentina was taken to extra time by Cape Verde, which threatened a major upset in the tournament. The outlet noted that Cape Verde presented a significant challenge to Argentina’s World Cup campaign.
The match saw both teams battling intensely, with Cape Verde managing to equalize twice against the Argentinian side. This forced the game into extra time, where an own goal ultimately decided the outcome in favor of Argentina.
No additional details regarding specific plays or player performances were provided in the available sources beyond the scoring summary and the overall competitive nature of the match. The reports focused on the unexpected challenge posed by Cape Verde to a team led by Lionel Messi.
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