Argentina don qualify for FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after dem beat stubborn Cape Verde 3-2 for extra time inside one unforgettable knockout match on Friday.
Lionel Messi celebrate em historic 30th FIFA World Cup appearance with one beautiful goal as the defending champions suffer well before late own goal from Diney Borges finally help dem seal victory, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Argentina and Messi show champion mentality for FIFA World Cup thriller
Messi open the scoring after 29 minutes with one classy finish. The Argentina captain control long pass from Lisandro Martinez before e coolly beat Vozinha for near post.
The goal make Messi become the first player ever to reach 30 FIFA World Cup appearances, adding another historic achievement to him legendary career.
Cape Verde no gree fear Argentina despite say na their first-ever FIFA World Cup knockout game.
Dem begin press well after halftime and finally get deserved equaliser when Deroy Duarte fire ball pass Emiliano Martinez.
Messi nearly put Argentina ahead again immediately, but Vozinha make two brilliant saves to stop the Inter Miami superstar.
Cape Verde fight like warriors but Argentina still break their hearts
The drama continue as extra time start.
Just two minutes into extra time, Lisandro Martinez blast ball enter net after Alexis Mac Allister flick on Messi corner to restore Argentina lead.
But Cape Verde shock everybody again.
Sidny Cabral score one fantastic goal wey fit become one of the best goals for the tournament as e bend beautiful strike enter top corner to make am 2-2.
As e be like say the match dey go penalties, Argentina find one last winner.
Cristian Romero head another Messi corner, and the ball touch Diney Borges before e enter net, giving Argentina the winning goal and ending Cape Verde’s brave resistance.
Cape Verde still nearly force another comeback, but Emiliano Martinez stop Cabral late free-kick to help Lionel Scaloni side hold on for dramatic 3-2 victory.
The win don send Messi and em boys enter FIFA World Cup Round of 16 where dem go face Egypt, while Cape Verde leave the competition with plenty respect after one performance wey football fans no go forget anytime soon.
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Last Updated on July 4, 2026 6:59 am by Hitvibz Media
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