FIFA FOOTBALL WORLD CUP QATAR 2022 - SEMI FINALS - UPDATE 48

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ARGENTINA VS. CROATIA - MATCH HIGHLIGHTS

Argentina equals record for most appearances in the World Cup with Messi starters

The soccer World Cup Qatar took place on 13 December (14 Japan hours), with Argentina and Croatia facing each other in the semi-finals.

Argentina's Messi started and took his World Cup tally to 25, equalling the all-time record held by former Germany international Mateus.

Messi made his World Cup debut at the age of 18 in 2006 against Serbia and Montenegro in Germany. He played in South Africa in '10, Brazil in '14, and Russia in '18, making a total of 19 appearances.

Argentina's first goal from Messi's penalty kick was the fifth goal of the tournament at the Soccer World Cup

The soccer World Cup Qatar took place on 13 December (14 Japan hours), with Argentina and Croatia facing each other in the semi-finals.

Argentina took the lead after a penalty kick just over 30 minutes into the first half and Messi scored. It was Messi's fifth goal of the tournament.

Messi has scored 11 World Cup goals, surpassing Batistuta's 10 goals and breaking the Argentine national team record.

FOOTBALL WORLD CUP QATAR 2022 - SEMI FINAL - ARGENTINA VS. CROATIA - MATCH HIGHLIGHTS

Argentina leads Croatia 2-0 into the second half of the World Cup

The soccer World Cup Qatar took place on 13 December (14 Japan hours), with Argentina and Croatia facing each other in the semi-finals.

Argentina took the lead after Messi scored a penalty just after 30 minutes into the first half. Shortly after, Alvarez added his third goal of the tournament from the counter-attack to give Croatia a 2-0 lead.

Argentina leads Croatia with third goal World Cup semi-final

The soccer World Cup Qatar took place on 13 December (14 Japan hours), with Argentina and Croatia facing each other in the semi-finals.

Argentina trailed 2-0 just over 20 minutes into the second half when Alvarez scored the third goal off an assist from Messi.

Argentina reach final for first time in two tournaments Croatia beat Croatia at the World Cup

The semi-finals of the World Cup Qatar took place on 13 December (14 Japan hours), and Argentina, who are aiming to win the title for the third time, defeated the defending runners-up Croatia 3-0. Argentina reached the final for the first time in two tournaments since finishing runners-up in Brazil 2014.

Argentina took the lead after a penalty kick after 30 minutes of the first half, when Messi scored. Alvarez added another goal on the counter shortly afterwards to give Croatia a 2-0 lead. In the second half, Alvarez scored the third goal from an assist from Messi.

Argentina will face the winner of France-Morocco in the final on 18 December (19 Japan time).

From cliff edge to final Argentina crown champions for first time in 36 years at World Cup

The semi-finals of the World Cup Qatar took place on 13 December (14 Japan hours), and Argentina defeated Croatia to advance to the final for the first time in two tournaments.

The "males of South America" showed their strength. They defeated Croatia, who were humiliated at the last World Cup in Russia 2018, and clinched the title for the first time in 36 years.

In the previous tournament, they faced runners-up Croatia in the first round, and lost 0-3 after blocking a pass to their reliable ace Messi. Unable to shake off the shock, they advanced to the final tournament but lost to France in the first round.

In the four years since then, the team has moved away from its dependence on Messi and won last year's South American Championship for the first time in 28 years.

Defender Tagliafico, who started against Croatia in the last World Cup, exuded confidence while being wary of Croatia's ever-changing midfield. "It's going to be a completely different game from four years ago because we're a different team and we're going to make them suffer with our attacks". True to his word, he defeated a difficult opponent.

I've overcome the big number of times. They lost to Saudi Arabia in the first match of the first round and were suddenly in danger of being eliminated, but they won back-to-back games against Mexico and Poland to break through in first place. In the quarter-finals, they shook off the powerhouse Netherlands on penalties.

Coach Scaloni said, "If you do what you have to do, you will find your way to your goal." Faith in a team that has come together around Messi and has become more resilient is unwavering.

In 1978, when the tournament was held in Japan, the third summit was imminent, following the '86 tournament called "Maradona's Games". Coach Scaloni said: "Our goal is to take care of each and every match, without thinking about the rest." A moment of joy awaits ahead.

ARGENTINA TEAM PLAYERS AND FANS CELEBRATE AFTER ARGENTINA DEFEATED CROATIA IN SEMI FINAL AND REACHED IN THE FINAL

Exciting with the longing Messi Argentina forward Alvarez realizes his dream World Cup

Argentina defeated Croatia 3-0 to advance to the final of the World Cup Qatar on 13 December (14 Japan hours).

He arrived at the highest stage with the hero he had admired since he was a boy. Argentina's final was headed by big ace Messi and 22-year-old Alvarez.

Five minutes after captain Messi opened the scoring with a penalty awarded by Alvarez.

In the 39th minute of the first half, a counter from a spilled ball by the opponent's goalkeeper. Alvarez, who had the ball in his own half, cut through the opponent's 50 meters at once with outstanding propulsion. He was fortunate enough to have the ball spill at his feet after it was about to be stolen in front of the opponent's goal, and he won a one-on-one with the goalkeeper with his right foot to score an additional goal.

In the 24th minute of the second half, a combination of two men sealed the victory. Messi dribbled down the right flank and turned the ball into the box before Alvarez carefully slotted it in with his right foot. Immediately afterwards, he walked over to Messi and hugged him and shared his joy.

When he was 15, Alvarez posted a souvenir photo with Messi on his Instagram account titled "The Birthday of the Greatest Player of All Time". The day was June 24, 2015. It was Messi's 28th birthday. I dreamed of one day being on the pitch with a superstar.

Seven years have passed since then. They are fighting together in the "last World Cup" of heroes in the next position. At the age of 35, Messi, who has less exercise, is eager to run around the front line to concentrate on attacking. He has already scored four goals in this tournament, including scoring from a high press that makes use of his abundant athleticism. Attention has skyrocketed for the young striker, who grew up in his native powerhouse River Plate and has been making a splash with English Premier League side Manchester City since this season.

Alvarez, now Messi's indispensable 'partner', said: "I'm very happy, it was a good game both individually and as a team. It's the win we've been looking for and we want more." The "dream story" he drew as a boy is about to reach its best ending.