Argentina won against Poland this Wednesday, November 30 (2-0) thanks to Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez despite a great Szczesny. Lionel Messi and his band finish in first place. The Poles are doing well and will face France.
22:10 – The summary of the match
Only happy tonight on the occasion of this Poland – Argentina. Even if the Albiceleste did not make any details against the White Eagles (2-0), the two nations join the round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup. In the first period, the Albiceleste fell on a bone! Indeed, Wojciech Szczęsny postponed everything. Lionel Messi is the first to involve the goalkeeper of Juventus Turin but he wins ahead of the Argentine genius for the first time (11th). Acuna also took his chance about twenty minutes later but this time the frame was narrowly missed (29th). After Messi and Acuna, it’s Di Maria who tries something daring. Indeed, the former Parisian tries to deceive the vigilance of Wojciech Szczęsny on a direct corner. But it takes more to overwhelm the Polish goalkeeper (33rd). A few minutes later, Julian Alvarez inherits a ball from Messi in the box and performs a control shot sequence but once again Szczęsny makes a save before returning to his cages to try to get ahead of Lionel Messi in the middle. The referee does not flinch while the Polish goalkeeper was slightly behind. The VAR intervenes and calls the central referee who will end up designating the penalty point (37th). But there again, even against one of the best players on the planet, Wojciech Szczęsny fends off the penalty with a classy stoppage (38′). On the other hand, the doorman of Poland did not know how to save his country once again just after returning from the locker room. Mac Allister misses his shot slightly and it ends up in the cages (46th). At this time, the Poles still seemed calm but at the same time Mexico scored a second goal against Saudi Arabia and came back to two lengths on goal difference. Especially since the Albiceleste obviously does not want to lower the pace. Indeed, Scaloni’s men added a second goal thanks to a fabulous achievement by Julian Alvarez (67th). At this point in the match, qualification for the round of 16 is decided on the number of yellow cards. The Poles defend even more and are saved in the last minutes by Kiwior who pushes back on his line the dive of Tagliafico (90th + 3). But at the same time, Saudi Arabia will definitely relieve the White Eagles by scoring a goal in Mexico in added time. The next deadlines are coming quickly for the Argentinians who will face the Australians this Saturday December 3 at 8 p.m. while Poland will be opposed to the Blues this Sunday December 4 at 4 p.m.
22:00 – The Blues know their opponents
After this Poland – Argentina, the Blues know their opponents. Indeed, the Poles will face France in the round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup this Sunday, December 4 at 4 p.m. Argentina will face Australia this Saturday, December 3 at 8 p.m.
21:55 – Argentina wins at Ras Abu Aboud (0-2)
The statistics testify to the very clear domination of Argentina. At the end of this duel, possession of the ball is clearly in their favor (73% against 27% for Poland), the Argentines have also created the most serious chances, with 12 shots on target against 1 shot on target for Poland , and therefore logically win (0-2) in this meeting.
21:51 – What a rescue!
Tagliafico stings over the Polish goalkeeper and the ball goes towards the goals but Kiwior saves his country. What an end to the meeting. The tension is immense.
21:44 – What a miss from Martinez
Kiwior makes a huge ball trying to serve his goalkeeper but Martinez recovers and shoots but it’s too crossed. The Poles were hot.
21:42 – Krychowiak comes out
New changes in this Poland – Argentina with the exit of Krychowiak replaced by Piatek while Thiago Almada replaced the first goalscorer Mac Allister of the Argentine side.
21:38 – A double change for Argentina
New burst of changes for Scaloni. Pezzella and Martinez return in place of Fernandez and Alvarez.
21:36 – Krychowiak takes a yellow
Yellow cards have never been so important! Krychowiak takes one in this Poland – Argentina and there are only two cards left between Mexico and Poland in favor of the White Eagles.
21:32 – Alvarez close to the double
Lionel Messi serves Alvarez perfectly behind the Polish defense but the Manchester City striker misses the target. The Poles are on borrowed time in this Poland – Argentina.
21:30 – Szczesny again
Lionel Messi is alone in the area and is perfectly served. He takes his chance but Szczesny is still on the trajectory and makes a decisive save. The atmosphere is unbreathable.
21:29 – Poland provisionally joins the 8th thanks to yellow cards
The scenario of this Poland – Argentina is crazy. The Poles are still virtually qualified thanks to their number of yellow cards compared to Mexico who have three more than the White Eagles. A goal would change everything.
21:26 – Goal: Argentina double the bet by Julian Alvarez (0-2)!
68ᵉ. Julian Alvarez scored a second goal for Argentina, which increased their lead in the 68th minute in this 2nd half, at Stadium 974. The Poles are now forced to react and quickly!
21:23 – Messi gets a corner
Lionel Messi progresses into the Polish half and enters the box before striking but the Poland defense pushes back for a corner.
21:20 – Mac Allister falls on Szczesny
On a good center back, Mac Allister takes over in first intention but his shot is too axial and falls into the arms of Szczesny.
21:17 – Change for the Albiceleste
There is still change in this Poland – Argentina. Di Maria and Acuna give way to Paredes and Tagliafico.
21:15 – Poland is the provisional opponent of France
For the moment after the opening of the Albiceleste score in this Poland – Argentina, the Poles temporarily become the opponents of the Blues in the round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup.
21:12 – Poland tries to react
After the goal of Mac Allister in this Poland – Argentina, the Poles try to react by going on the attack.
21:05 – Alexis MacAllister unlocks the counters at Ras Abu Aboud (0-1)!
46ᵉ. This goal from Alexis MacAllister allows the Argentinians to lead 1 to 0, in the 46th minute in this 2nd half. The counters are unlocked at Stadium 974 and Poland is now under pressure!
21:05 – From change to half-time
The Polish coach makes a double change at half-time of this Poland – Argentina. He takes out his two side players, Frankowski and Swiderski go out and are replaced by Skoras and Kaminski.
21:04 – Start of the 2nd half
It’s off again between Poland and Argentina, at Ras Abu Aboud, where Danny Makkelie signals the kick-off. The reminder of the score: 0-0.
20:55 – Both teams are virtually qualified
For the moment, the result of this Poland – Argentina and that of Saudi Arabia – Mexico allows the two teams to still be qualified for the round of 16. Currently it’s France – Argentina in the round of 16.
20:48 – Poles and Argentines are in the locker room
Poland resists somehow: after these first 45 minutes, possession of the ball is indeed largely to the advantage of Argentina (67% against 33% for Poland), which has also created the more serious chances with 8 shots on target against 1 shot on target for Poland, but the score is tied (0-0).