Down 2-0 in the last fifteen minutes, Argentina came back in a crazy round of 16 eventually winning 3-2 against Egypt on Tuesday in Atlanta (Georgia), led by a huge Lionel Messi, who still missed a penalty.
Trailing 2-0 in the last fifteen minutes, Argentina staged a comeback in a wild Round of 16 match, eventually winning 3-2 against Egypt on Tuesday in Atlanta (Georgia), led by a huge performance from Lionel Messi, who even missed a penalty.
In serious trouble after two goals from Yasser Ibrahim (15th) and Mostafa Ziko (62nd), the Argentine world champions got back on the scoreboard with a goal from Cristian Romero, set up by Messi (79th), before Argentina’s No.10 himself equalized with a half-volley (83rd).
Enzo Fernandez, with a header after a beautiful cross from Lautaro Martinez, crushed Egypt (90+2′), and gave the Albiceleste their ticket to a quarter-final against Switzerland or Colombia, who face each other later on Tuesday in Vancouver.
