WORLD CUP 2022: Argentina, France, Australia, Poland officially entered the round of 16
(Baonghean.vn) - Despite Messi's missed penalty, La Albiceleste still won 2-0, thereby qualifying for the round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup as the leader of Group C. In addition, France, Australia, and Poland also won the right to continue after the matches on the night of November 30 ended.
Determined to win 3 points, Argentina did not hesitate to push up their formation right after the opening whistle. The reigning Copa America champions quickly pushed Poland into a defensive position. The ball almost only rolled on the European team's field.
Szczesny fouled Messi and the referee pointed to the penalty spot after consulting VAR. However, the owner of 7 Golden Balls was unable to score against Poland.
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The 2-0 victory helped the team from Tango land qualify for the 2022 World Cup round of 16. |
Despite failing to score in the first half, Argentina got what they needed when the game resumed. Nahuel Molina crossed from the right flank for Alexis Mac Allister to finish. This time Szczesny was helpless.
Argentina continued to press after breaking the deadlock. La Albiceleste's efforts were rewarded with a goal from Julian Alvarez in the 67th minute, assisted by Enzo Fernandez.
A 2-0 victory helped the team from the land of Tango qualify for the round of 16.World Cup 2022as the leader of Group D. Despite the loss, Poland still finished in 2nd place thanks to a better goal difference than Mexico.
Before that, the match took place at 22:00 between Australia and Denmark. If they won, the team from the Kangaroo country would advance to the round of 16. Denmark only had 1 point, but still had hope of advancing. Denmark proactively attacked right after the opening whistle in the match with Australia. They completely dominated the midfield and continuously besieged the goal of the team from the Kangaroo country.
Although Australia was pressured by Denmark, they were very proactive in defense and sharp in counter-attacks. In the first half, Graham Arnold's students also had a few notable finishing situations.
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Australia won the ticket to continue with 6 points, ranked behind France in Group D. |
In the 60th minute of the second half, in a quick attack transition from the home field, Mathew Leckie dribbled the ball vigorously. He turned the ball twice, eliminating the opponent's defender, before unleashing a low cross-angle shot that defeated goalkeeper Schmeichel. The goal stunned the "Tin Soldiers". They attacked even more frantically. But what Denmark did in the rest of the match was the situation where Kasper Dolberg fell in the Australian penalty area in the 70th minute, but after a moment of hesitation, the referee decided not to award Denmark a penalty.
Defeated 1-0 by Australia, Denmark sadly returned home. Australia won the ticket to the next round with 6 points, ranked behind France in Group D./.