Messi Magic Once Again
Argentina Reaches Quarters with an Extraordinary Comeback Story
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Trailing by two goals in the 67th minute, it seemed like the reigning champions, Argentina, were on the verge of elimination. However, the script of this match had a completely different ending. Writing an extraordinary comeback story, Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 to step into the World Cup quarterfinals.
Enzo Fernández Puts Argentina Ahead
An incredible comeback by Argentina!
In the second minute of stoppage time, Lautaro Martínez delivered a cross from the right flank. Enzo Fernández met it with a flawless header, sending the ball into the back of the net and sparking wild celebrations!
There are tears of joy from Argentina players, tears of sadness from those in Egypt colours.
Lionel Messi is among those who wept for long. His World Cup career was minutes away from being over. But when Argentina needed their leader, he responds with an assist for the first goal and scoring the equaliser.
Messi Magic Once Again!!!
Earlier, in the 83rd minute, Messi kept Argentina's World Cup dream alive. The Egypt goalkeeper stood no chance against his left-footed strike from a goal-mouth scramble.
This marks the eighth goal of the ongoing World Cup for the Argentine captain, overtaking Mbappé and Haaland.
This is what you call an extraordinary comeback. The match was then tied at 2-2!!!
(Our correspondent and BBC sports contributed to the story)
