Argentina Finds World Cup Salvation in Thriller Over Nigeria
Tuesday night was very shocking as Argentina that had already lost hope in the world cup emerged winner against Nigeria as they scored 2-1. St Petersburg Russia was full of several Nationals from Argentina that who went wild after their very own Marcos Rojo’s scored a goal in the 86th minute, this rescued Argentina’s world cup even when it looked as though all hope was lost. Lionel Messi who also scored a goal on the 26th minute gave a big sigh saying “We knew it was going to be a difficult afternoon. We didn’t think we were going to suffer as much as we did.
On the other hand, with victor Moses’s score in the 56th minute, the Nigerians collapsed to the turf. A draw would have sent them through, and referee Cuneyt Cakir of Turkey very nearly handed them a second penalty kick late in the second half. It would have provided a golden opportunity for a goal that would have almost guaranteed them advancement. Instead, they ended up standing in shock on the sideline, staring at Argentina celebrating
We did everything we could,” said the Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel. “In the second half we pushed and pushed. We got the goal, we played well. It just wasn’t to be.
Croatia wraps up Group D with Ivan Perisic winner, Iceland are out of the games
Iceland failed in their attempt to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time as Croatia secured a late win to top Group D on maximum points, Croatia scored 2-1 against Iceland. Iceland knew they had to win to stand a chance of reaching the last 16, and their colorful support looked overturned as their side missed key chances late in the first half. Alfred Finnbogason and Birkir Bjarnason both went close before the interval in Rostov-on-Don but Milan Badelj stylishly slammed home for Croatia after the break. That forced Iceland to chase the game and, after Sverrir Ingason hit the bar, Gylfi Sigurdsson scored in the 76th minute through a penalty
In the last minutes, with Argentina leading Nigeria 2-1, Iceland knew a win would see them jump ahead of the South American side in second place. But their attacks became less frequent as Croatia took more control and Ivan Perisic scored I the 90th minute making Croatia winner
France and Denmark Advance After World Cup’s First 0-0 Draw
Throughout the 2018 world cup games, at least every game ended with atleast a goal but unfortunately yesterday Denmark and France proved that a game can end without a goal as they had a draw of 0-0 against each other at the Luzhniki Stadium
Their 0-0 draw, combined with Peru’s 2-0 win over Australia, sent France through to the knockout round as the group winner, with Denmark as the runner-up.
“What we wanted tonight was to get in the round of 16 and get to the top of the group, and this is what we managed,” said France’s pint-size midfield destroyer N’Golo Kanté
Australia fall at the last as Peru score two in final World Cup group game
Australia set foot out of the world cup games as their rivals Peru scored 2 as compared to the 0 they scored, Peru’s celebration started when Andre Carrillo scored in the 18th minute and soon after that Paolo Guerrero scored another goal in the 50th minute. Now Australia country’s football team have completed an unwanted hat-trick for a proud sporting nation. With Denmark claiming a point against France, victory over Peru would still not have been enough to secure Australia a place in the last 16 of the World Cup but, on a muggy afternoon in Sochi, they exited the tournament with something of a whimper.
Ricardo Gareca, the Peru coach, also faces an uncertain future with the Argentine admitting he needs to take some time to consider if he wants to carry on. “There are lots of different issues to look at and I need to think it over with a cool head because coaching the national team is a huge responsibility,” he said.
27TH JUNE 2018 WORLD CUP SCHEDULE
MEXICO VS SWEDEN 5PM
SOUTH KOREA VS GERMANY 5PM
SWITZERLAND VS COSTA RICA 9PM
SERBIA VS BRAZIL 9PM
