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Dec 14, 20222 min read

2022 FIFA WORLD CUP SEMI FINAL HIGHLIGHTS: ARGENTINA VS CROATIA


2022 FIFA SEMI FINALS ARGENTINA VS CROATIA
Lionel Messi is back in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Final with the Argentina team on his mission to win in this FIFA and won biggest prize for the first time. He could hardly play at the age of 35. Messi converted a penalty and had in other two goals of Julian Alvarez leading the score of 3-0 in favor of Argentina and win against Croatia set up meeting with France or Morocco in the Sunday's title match.

It will be Lionel Messi's second World Cup final. Argentina lost other one to Germany in year 2014 might be his last appearance in the tournament. It could yet a perfect way to go out a player while regarded one of the best game player, if not the best.

Lineups:

Argentina: Emiliano Martinez, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi, Nahuel Molina, Nicolas Tagliafico, Leandro Paredes, Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez, Julian Alvarez, Lionel Messi;
Croatia: Dominik Livakovic, Borna Sosa, Ivan Perisic, Dejan Lovren, Mateo Kovacic, Andrej Kramaric, Luka Modric, Marcelo Brozovic, Mario Pasalic, Josko Gvardiol, Josip Juranovic
Argentina decide to drop Martinez and Acuna for playing the upcoming emi final against the Croatia at the FIFA World Cup. Argentina and Croatia se to lock horns for third time. Luka Mondric the Croatia captain at the age of 37 become the fourth player to receive starts in six matches of single edition in FIFA World Cup.

Messi goes down and appeals for a foul near the penalty area. The referee is not interested and the play resumes! Messi is not pleased with the verdict as the Argentina captain returns back to his position after a noteworthy clash with the Croatian defender.

Modric takes short corner in 16th minute of the tournament. The header from Croatia defender as well wide. Otamendi receiving treatment after the incident. A goal kick end for the Argentina. Argentina were awarded a penalty after Livakovic fouled Alvarez in the danger area. Messi converts the spot kick quite remarkably and gives Argentina the lead! Messi enters his name in the history books with the record-breaking goal for Argentina.

A brilliant solo run by Julian Alvarez, who gets lucky after a couple of deflections. He eventually fires the ball from close range to get better of the goal keeper and 2-0 goal with Argentina. Messi sets up Alvarez! Argentina have scored again! A mesmerizing run by the Argentina captain as he destroys the Croatian defence single-handed before assisting an on-song Alvarez. A brilliant team goal orchestrated by Messi. Argentina are now in the driving seat! Argentina 3-0 Croatia after 70 minute.

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