The victorious team was Argentina, headed by Leonel Messi, who already in 14 minutes shot after a long pass of several dozen meters accepted the ball with his knee in full run sent the ball from a sharp corner next to helpless Francis Uzohoe.
The result of 1-0 was maintained until the break.
After a break in 50 minutes the Nigerians won a penalty kick and used it 1-1 after that goal the fight started, because the Nigerians after the tie would get 1 point, which would weigh about leaving the group.
Then the real fight started and impatience from both sides started, because there was really a long way to go until the end of the match and both teams fought for promotion.
Argentina had been tired for a long time and it seemed that only a miracle would keep her at the championships in Russia, but in 86 minutes from the right wing Gabriel Mercado had his tenth metre scored, and Marcos Rojo gave the South American team a shot from the air not only to the weight of three points, but also to the promotion to 1/8 of the final.
At the same time as the D match Iceland lost 1:2 to Croatia, the Croatians won the group and will face the next round with Denmark. Argentina will fight against France for a quarter of the final of the World Cup.
Gol for 1-0 for Argentina was won by Lionel Messi in 14 minutes of the match.
Gol for 1-1 after a penalty throw
Gol for 2-1 for Argentina
