A ponderous first half in opposition to Mexico on the Lusail Stadium had raised additional doubts about Argentina’s title credentials and its means to battle again. But a chic second half aim from Lionel Messi and one other equally sensible strike by Enzo Fernandez introduced again smiles within the face of the tensed gamers, preserving Messi and their World Cup desires alive.
“It was a difficult match to lift us up because Mexico played well. We played the first half with a lot of intensity but in the second half we were calmer and went back to being ourselves. The win was a relief for the entire dressing room and brought us great joy,” Messi stated after the sport.
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“The first game cost us, and there were a lot of factors behind that defeat. We knew that today we had to win, that another World Cup was starting for us, and as a team we knew how we could do it.”
Looking forward to its final group sport in opposition to Poland, which defeated Saudi Arabia 2-0 to maneuver to the highest, Messi stated, “We can’t give up now. We have all the finals to play, we can’t make mistakes.”
If Messi’s strike introduced reduction to the edgy Argentine fanbase, Enzo’s aim within the 87th minute bought the celebration began. “I’m not surprised by Enzo. I know him and I see him train every day. He deserves the goal because he’s a spectacular player and an important player for us. I am happy for him,” the Argentine captain stated.