Argentina defeated Mexico 2-0 in Group C match of 2022 FIFA World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Qatar.
For Argentina, Lionel Messi in 64′ and Enzo Fernandez in 87′ scored the goals.
Messi was nowhere to be seen for more than an hour before picking up an Angel Di Maria pass, finding just enough space and rifling in from 20 metres.
He equaled Diego Maradona’s Argentina record of 21 matches and eight goals at the World Cup,
Substitute Fernandez made sure of the three points when he curled a superb shot into the top corner in the 87′.
The result restored order for the Argentines in Group C after their shock opening 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia.
Argentina, on three points, can guarantee progress with a win over Poland, top on four, in its final game on Wednesday.
Argentina Starting XI: MartÃnez – Montiel, Otamendi, Lisandro MartÃnez, Acuña – De Paul, Guido RodrÃguez, Mac Allister – Messi, Lautaro, Di Maria
Mexico Starting XI: Ochoa – Montes, Araujo, Moreno, Gallardo, Alvarez – Chavez, Guardado, Herrera – Vega, Lozano
Picture Courtesy: FIFA Media
