NOBARTV NEWS – The match between Argentina versus Mexico in the second match of the group phase 2022 World Cup ended with a score of 2-0 for Argentina's victory.
Argentina's two winning goals in that match were scored by Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez.
With this victory, Argentina's opportunity to qualify from the group stage of the 2022 World Cup is still open. Meanwhile, Mexico's chances of qualifying from the group phase are quite small after losing this match.
The match played at Lusail Stadium on 27 November 2022 was quite exciting and fast paced. Check out the review below if you missed the match.
The course of the match
First round
The duel between Argentina v Mexico looked quite exciting in the first half of the match. Both teams seemed to want to score first.
The pattern of play that was presented in the first half was very fast, both Argentina and Mexico tried to be as fast as possible in carrying out attacks and sending the ball to the front line.
In building up attacks in the first half, Argentina looked a little neater, Argentina was able to build up attacks from short balls, both through the middle and the wings.
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However, the flow of attacks built by Argentina seemed quite difficult to penetrate the five-defense defense implemented by Mexico. The Mexican defense, which was guarded by Araujo and Moreno, was able to appear compact and active in breaking Argentina's attack.
Meanwhile, Mexico seemed quite sporadic in building attacks, Mexico often used quick direct long passes in building up attacks. The pattern used by Mexico seemed less effective, because it was often broken easily by Argentina's defense.
Until the first half finished, not many opportunities emerged. The 0-0 draw lasted until halftime.
Second round
Argentina immediately stepped on the gas in the early minutes of the second half, they immediately locked in the Mexican defense.
On the other hand, Mexico also seemed to have difficulty escaping Argentina's pressure. Therefore, Mexico prefers to appear more defensive.
Argentina seemed to be attacking Mexico through the wings, Argentina's wingers such as Angel di Maria and Mac Allister seemed quite active in the second half.
After trying several attacks, Argentina finally scored a goal in the 64th minute. The goal was scored by the mega star, Lionel Messi.
Messi stood unguarded in front of the penalty box so he could fire a shot at goal. Mexican goalkeeper Ochoa failed to reach Messi's shot which was aimed at the bottom corner of the goal, the score changed 1-0 in favor of Argentina.
After falling behind, Mexico began to dare to appear pressing. However, Mexico had difficulty penetrating Argentina's defense which was guarded by Otamendi and Lisandro Martinez.
Meanwhile, after taking the lead, Argentina focused a little on defense and relied on counter attacks to attack.
Towards the final minutes, Argentina actually managed to add a goal. This time the goal was scored by substitute Enzo Fernandez in the 87th minute. Ochoa failed to anticipate Enzo's curling shot, the score changed to 2-0.
Until the final whistle of the match sounded, there were no more goals. The 2-0 score remained and Argentina won.
Thanks to this victory, Argentina is in third place in the 2022 World Cup Group C standings with 3 points, while Mexico is in the bottom position, aka fourth in Group C with 1 point.
Lineup of players since the opening minutes
Argentina: E Martinez, L Martinez, M Otamendi, G Montiel, M Acuna, E De Paul, G Rodriguez, Angel di Maria, CM Allister, L Messi, Lautaro M
Mexico: G Ochoa, N Araujo, H Moreno, C Montes, K Alvarez, J Gallardo, H Herrera, A Guardado, L Chaves, A Vega, H Lozano
In the third match of the 2022 World Cup group stage, Argentina will face Poland. The match will be played on Thursday 1 December 2022.
On the other hand, Mexico will challenge Saudi Arabia in the third match of the group phase of the 2022 World Cup. It is known that the match will be held on Thursday 1 December 2022.
Argentina wins
The game is quite fast
Messi scores another goal