Messi, Argentina beat Cape Verde in extra time thriller to reach World Cup Round of 16
Argentina secured a spot in the World Cup round of 16 after a 3-2 victory over Cape Verde, featuring a decisive goal by Cristian Romero. Lionel Messi extended his scoring record, while Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha delivered a standout performance in a historic tournament run.
Why it matters
The match is notable for Messi's continued dominance and Cape Verde's unexpected success, which has captivated global sports audiences.
The go-ahead goal for Argentina was credited as an own-goal after Cristian Romero's header deflected off Cape Verde's Diney Borges in the 111th minute. Messi scored early in regulation, his record-extending 20th career World Cup goal. Lisandro Martinez scored in the 103rd to put Argentina ahead 2-1.
The article provides a detailed, objective account of the match statistics and player performances.
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