Argentina has advanced to the Round of 16 after beating Poland 2-0 on Wednesday.
The Argentinians dominated the match and had several other near misses. Lionel Messi also failed to convert a penalty in the first half after Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny came up with a phenomenal right-hand save in the 39th minute.
Szczesny was spectacular in the first half, repelling Argentina’s attack time after time. The Polish keeper recorded a remarkable nine saves in the opening half.
In the second half, Argentina’s attacking prowess finally broke through in the 46th minute, when Alexis Mac Allister one-timed a cross from Nahuel Molina past Szczesny.
Julian Alvarez doubled La Albiceleste’s lead in the 68th minute with a shot to the right top corner for the score.
With the victory, Argentina advances out of Group C, winning it with six points. It will play Australia in the next round.
Despite the loss, Poland advances as runners-up and will next play France.
Source: www.cnn.com