It was some nervy moment for Argentina but a show of brilliance from seven times Ballon d’or winner Lionel Messi made all the difference in the thrilling encounter against Mexico.
Argentina coming off the heels of a 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia needed to win to revive their hopes of making it to the round of 16.
All through the entire duration of the match, Mexico made brilliant moves at nullifying every Argentina threat but they soon succumbed to pressure.
in what seem like a deadlock encounter, Messi struck a wonderful finish from outside the box in the 62nd minute for the South American’s opener.
In the 87 minute, Argentine youngster, Enzo Fernandez after an exchange of pass with Messi curls in a brilliant second goal and his first World Cup goal in his debut tournament to ensure all three points for Argentina and a 2-0 win for the South Americans.
Andres Guardado the Mexican captain hobbled off the pitch due to injury after playing out his heart out for the North Americans.
He was replaced by PSV Eindhoven midfielder Erick Gutierrez, Soon after the flood gate of goals opened against his team.
Although nothing in that first half that could be in any way described as a clear-cut chance for either side, the Argentines needed two second half goals to make it count.
With this result Argentina’s hopes of winning the World Cup trophy is alive, they will be needing an outright win in their last group C game to secure outright qualification to the round of 16.
Argentina now sits second on the group standing with a point adrift of Poland who occupies the number 1 position on the table.
Argentina plays Poland next week Wednesday in the last group C game.
