Argentina v Australia Match Highlights

Match Overview

Argentina defeated Australia in the round of 16 match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Lionel Messi scored the opening goal of the match in just 5 minutes, marking the fastest goal of his career. Argentina maintained control of the match throughout and secured a 2-1 victory, advancing to the quarterfinals.

Key Moments

The match began with Argentina dominating possession and creating several scoring opportunities. Messi's early goal gave them an early advantage, and they continued to press forward in search of more goals. Australia had occasional chances to equalize, but Argentina's strong defense held firm. In the second half, Australia pulled one back through a Craig Goodwin goal, setting up a tense finish. However, Argentina regained their lead thanks to a goal from Julian Alvarez and held on to secure the victory.