LIVESCORE: Nigeria Vs Argentina

90+2′ Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
90+1′ Goal kick for Nigeria
90+1′ The referee runs back to show John Obi Mikel from Nigeria a yellow card for the previous foul.
90+1′ The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added
90+1′ Lionel Messi from Argentina tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
90+1′ Argentina start a counter attack
90′ Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90′ Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
90′ Kenneth Omeruo is leaving the field to be replaced by Alex Iwobi in a tactical substitution.
90′ Ball possession: Nigeria: 34%, Argentina: 66%.

89′ Argentina is in control of the ball.
89′ Sergio Aguero relieves the pressure with a clearance
89′ William Troost-Ekong crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
88′ The referee signals a free kick as Lionel Messi from Argentina trips Kenneth Omeruo
87′ A great goal by Marcos Rojo
86′ Gabriel Mercado provided the assist for the goal.
86′ G O O O A A A L – Marcos Rojo volleys the ball into the back of the net. A great finish!
86′ Gabriel Mercado from Argentina puts in a great cross…
86′ Lionel Messi from Argentina passes the ball in the box, but it’s intercepted by an opponent player.
85′ Argentina is trying to create something here.
85′ Goal kick for Argentina
85′ Ball possession: Nigeria: 35%, Argentina: 65%.
85′ Oghenekaro Etebo goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
84′ Reckless challenge there. Ever Banega commits a rough foul on Onyinye Ndidi
84′ Franco Armani saved a certain goal there! Odion Ighalo found himself in a great scoring position but Franco Armani denied him with a great save
83′ Nigeria is trying to create something here.
83′ Cristian Pavon is penalised for pushing Ahmed Musa
83′ Odion Ighalo relieves the pressure with a clearance
82′ Ever Banega from Argentina swings in the corner from the right.
82′ Cristian Pavon from Argentina tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
82′ Gabriel Mercado from Argentina tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
82′ Obstruction as Ahmed Musa cuts off the run of Javier Mascherano. A free-kick is awarded.
81′ Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
81′ Goal kick for Nigeria
81′ Gonzalo Higuain goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
81′ The ball is crossed into the area by Marcos Rojo from Argentina …
80′ Nigeria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
80′ Ball possession: Nigeria: 35%, Argentina: 65%.
80′ Nicolas Tagliafico is leaving the field to be replaced by Sergio Aguero in a tactical substitution.
80′ Nicolas Tagliafico goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
80′ Ever Banega of Argentina passes the ball to a team mate.
79′ Maximiliano Meza from Argentina had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
79′ The ball is crossed into the area by Ever Banega from Argentina …
79′ Lionel Messi of Argentina passes the ball to a team mate.
78′ Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field

77′ Goal kick for Argentina
77′ The game is restarted
76′ The referee has stopped the game and is going to watch a video review for a situation.
76′ Odion Ighalo from Nigeria fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
76′ Poor play by Marcos Rojo as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
75′ Ahmed Musa from Nigeria sends a deflected cross into the box.
75′ Nigeria start a counter attack
75′ Odion Ighalo relieves the pressure with a clearance
75′ Cristian Pavon from Argentina swings in the corner from the right.
75′ Ball possession: Nigeria: 35%, Argentina: 65%.
75′ Gabriel Mercado from Argentina tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
74′ Odion Ighalo controls the ball with his hand
74′ Victor Moses is penalised for pushing Nicolas Tagliafico
74′ Goal kick for Nigeria
73′ Odion Ighalo relieves the pressure with a clearance
73′ Cristian Pavon from Argentina swings in the corner from the right.
73′ Brian Idowu clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner…
73′ Lionel Messi of Argentina passes the ball to a team mate.
72′ Goal kick for Argentina
72′ Angel Di Maria is leaving the field to be replaced by Maximiliano Meza in a tactical substitution.
71′ Onyinye Ndidi fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
71′ Gonzalo Higuain from Argentina tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
70′ Odion Ighalo is penalised for pushing Marcos Rojo
70′ Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
70′ Ball possession: Nigeria: 34%, Argentina: 66%.
69′ Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
69′ Argentina is trying to create something here.
69′ Cristian Pavon from Argentina takes a short corner kick from the right.
69′ Kenneth Omeruo clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner…
68′ Argentina take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
68′ Onyinye Ndidi is penalised for pushing Ever Banega
67′ Argentina take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
67′ Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
66′ Safe hands from Francis Uzoho as he comes out and claims the ball
66′ The ball is crossed into the area by Cristian Pavon from Argentina …
66′ Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
65′ Ball possession: Nigeria: 36%, Argentina: 64%.
64′ Yellow card for Ever Banega
64′ Dangerous challenge by Ever Banega from Argentina. Onyinye Ndidi on the receiving end of that.
64′ The referee signals a free kick as Kenneth Omeruo from Nigeria trips Lionel Messi

53′ Ever Banega clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner…
53′ Great skill from Odion Ighalo as he dribbles past his opponents
53′ Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
53′ Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field

52′ Argentina is in control of the ball.
51′ G O O O A A A L – Victor Moses from Nigeria puts it away from the penalty spot!

51′ The game is restarted
50′ The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
50′ Ball possession: Nigeria: 37%, Argentina: 63%.

49′ Yellow card for Javier Mascherano
49′ PENALTY! – Javier Mascherano pulls Leon Balogun by the shirt and the referee awards a spot kick!
49′ Oghenekaro Etebo from Nigeria swings in the corner from the left.
48′ Javier Mascherano clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner…
48′ A player from Nigeria takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent’s box
48′ Nicolas Otamendi relieves the pressure with a clearance
48′ Oghenekaro Etebo crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
48′ The referee signals a free kick as Marcos Rojo from Argentina trips Odion Ighalo
47′ Nigeria is in control of the ball.
47′ Argentina is trying to create something here.
47′ Nigeria is in control of the ball.
46′ Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
46′ Kelechi Iheanacho is leaving the field to be replaced by Odion Ighalo in a tactical substitution.
46′ The second half is underway

45+3′ It’s over! The referee blows for half time
45+3′ Ball possession: Nigeria: 39%, Argentina: 61%.
45+3′ Leon Balogun sends a header towards goal, but Franco Armani is there to comfortably save it
45+3′ The ball is crossed into the area by Kelechi Iheanacho from Nigeria …
45+3′ Nicolas Otamendi relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+3′ Oghenekaro Etebo crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
45+2′ The game is restarted
45+2′ Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
45+2′ The referee signals a free kick as Gabriel Mercado from Argentina trips Ahmed Musa
45+1′ Gonzalo Higuain from Argentina looks to have committed a foul on John Obi Mikel but the referee is not having it and waves play on!
45+1′ Argentina take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+1′ The game is restarted
45+1′ The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added
45′ Kelechi Iheanacho is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
45′ Ball possession: Nigeria: 37%, Argentina: 63%.

45′ Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
44′ Marcos Rojo relieves the pressure with a clearance
44′ Ahmed Musa from Nigeria passes the ball in the box, but it’s intercepted by an opponent player.
44′ Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
44′ Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
43′ Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
43′ The game is restarted
43′ Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
42′ Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
42′ Argentina take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
42′ Oghenekaro Etebo goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
42′ Ever Banega relieves the pressure with a clearance
41′ A player from Nigeria takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent’s box
41′ The opponent player makes a goal-bound pass, but Franco Armani from Argentina is alert and comes out to make an excellent save.
41′ Kelechi Iheanacho from Nigeria directs the ball behind the defence, but it’s intercepted by an opponent player.

40′ Goal kick for Argentina
40′ Ball possession: Nigeria: 35%, Argentina: 65%.
39′ Ever Banega is penalised for pushing Onyinye Ndidi
39′ A shot by Angel Di Maria is blocked
39′ Lionel Messi of Argentina passes the ball to a team mate.
39′ Argentina is trying to create something here.
38′ Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
38′ Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
38′ Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
37′ Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
37′ Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field

36′ Onyinye Ndidi from Nigeria tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper comes out and claims it.
36′ John Obi Mikel crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
36′ The referee signals a free kick as Javier Mascherano from Argentina trips Oghenekaro Etebo
36′ Nigeria is trying to create something here.
35′ Kelechi Iheanacho is penalised for pushing Nicolas Tagliafico
35′ Angel Di Maria from Argentina is ruled offside
35′ Ball possession: Nigeria: 33%, Argentina: 67%.

34′ Argentina is trying to create something here.
34′ A direct free kick from Lionel Messi is blocked by the keeper and goes back into play
32′ Leon Balogun from Nigeria is lucky to stay on the pitch as that was a reckless challenge
32′ After a tactical foul, Leon Balogun sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
32′ The ref blows his whistle. Leon Balogun charged Angel Di Maria from behind and it’s a free-kick
32′ Could be a good chance here as Ever Banega from Argentina cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball…
32′ The referee signals a free kick as Enzo Perez from Argentina trips John Obi Mikel
32′ Nigeria is trying to create something here.

31′ Argentina is in control of the ball.
30′ Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
30′ Ball possession: Nigeria: 37%, Argentina: 63%.
29′ Argentina is in control of the ball.
29′ Ahmed Musa is penalised for pushing Javier Mascherano
29′ The game is restarted

28′ Francis Uzoho is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
28′ Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
28′ Dangerous challenge by Gonzalo Higuain from Argentina. Francis Uzoho on the receiving end of that.
27′ Gonzalo Higuain releases a shot, it’s parried by Francis Uzoho but he can’t hold onto it…
27′ Lionel Messi from Argentina makes a great pass and space opens up…
27′ Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field

26′ Ever Banega from Argentina looks to have committed a foul on Oghenekaro Etebo but the referee is not having it and waves play on!
26′ Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
26′ Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
26′ Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
25′ Ball possession: Nigeria: 34%, Argentina: 66%.
24′ Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
24′ Nigeria is in control of the ball.
24′ Argentina is trying to create something here.

23′ Argentina is in control of the ball.
23′ Nigeria is trying to create something here.

22′ Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
22′ Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
21′ Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
21′ Argentina is trying to create something here.
21′ Argentina take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
20′ Argentina take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field

20′ Ball possession: Nigeria: 35%, Argentina: 65%.
19′ Oghenekaro Etebo is penalised for pushing Angel Di Maria
19′ Nicolas Otamendi relieves the pressure with a clearance
19′ Kelechi Iheanacho from Nigeria swings in the corner from the right.
19′ Victor Moses from Nigeria tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
18′ Marcos Rojo is penalised for pushing William Troost-Ekong
18′ Angel Di Maria crosses the ball into the box from the free kick
17′ The referee signals a free kick as Leon Balogun from Nigeria trips Angel Di Maria
17′ Obstruction as Victor Moses cuts off the run of Nicolas Tagliafico. A free-kick is awarded.
15′ Ball possession: Nigeria: 34%, Argentina: 66%.
15′ A great goal by Lionel Messi
14′ Ever Banega provided the assist for the goal.

15′ G O O O O A A A L Argentina score
14′ Ever Banega sends a long ball upfield.
14′ The referee signals a free kick as Enzo Perez from Argentina trips Brian Idowu
14′ Nigeria is in control of the ball.
13′ Danger averted there as Javier Mascherano from Argentina clears the danger with a good tackle
13′ Javier Mascherano could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
13′ Lionel Messi from Argentina directs the ball behind the defence, but it’s intercepted by an opponent player.
12′ Kelechi Iheanacho from Nigeria directs the ball behind the defence, but it’s intercepted by an opponent player.
12′ Gonzalo Higuain is penalised for pushing Oghenekaro Etebo
12′ Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
11′ Argentina take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
11′ Kenneth Omeruo relieves the pressure with a clearance
11′ The ball is crossed into the area by Gabriel Mercado from Argentina …
10′ William Troost-Ekong relieves the pressure with a clearance
10′ Angel Di Maria from Argentina chips the ball into the penalty box.
10′ Lionel Messi from Argentina directs a ball squarely in the box, but it’s intercepted by an opponent player.
10′ Great skill from Lionel Messi as he dribbles past his opponents
10′ Ball possession: Nigeria: 33%, Argentina: 67%.
9′ Goal kick for Argentina
9′ Ahmed Musa fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
9′ Nicolas Otamendi relieves the pressure with a clearance
9′ A player from Nigeria takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent’s box
8′ Ahmed Musa from Nigeria tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
8′ Goal kick for Nigeria
8′ Nicolas Tagliafico goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
8′ Ever Banega of Argentina passes the ball to a team mate.
7′ The referee signals a free kick as John Obi Mikel from Nigeria trips Lionel Messi
7′ A shot by Oghenekaro Etebo is blocked
7′ Oghenekaro Etebo from Nigeria takes the ball forward trying to make something happen…
6′ Nigeria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent’s half of the field
6′ Argentina is in control of the ball.
5′ Angel Di Maria from Argentina is ruled offside
5′ Ball possession: Nigeria: 24%, Argentina: 76%.
5′ Nigeria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4′ Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4′ The referee signals a free kick as Brian Idowu from Nigeria trips Enzo Perez
3′ Nigeria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3′ Argentina take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2′ Argentina is in control of the ball.
2′ Nigeria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field