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Is Messi winning the World Cup for Argentina inevitable?

Messi, Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach World Cup final

— Lionel Messi bent over, clutched his left hamstring and appeared to grimace, immediately spreading panic through the soccer world but especially among all Argentines.
Dec 13, 2022, 05:54 pm - AP

Match Timeline

Argentina
Croatia
  • KO
  • 32
  • 34
  • 39
  • HT
  • 45
  • 50
  • 62
  • 68
  • 69
  • 71
  • 72
  • 74
  • 81
  • 86
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Argentina 3, Croatia 0.
90'+5'
Second Half ends, Argentina 3, Croatia 0.
90'+5'
Attempt missed. Dejan Lovren (Croatia) left footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Mislav Orsic.
Match Stats
ARGCRO
Possession
39.2%
60.839.2
60.8%
Shots on Goal
7
2
Shot Attempts
9
12
Yellow Cards
2
2
Corner Kicks
2
4
Saves
3
4