Argentina 3-1 Switzerland (a.e.t.): Alvarez and Martínez seal semifinal spot
Argentina needed extra time to see off 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in Kansas City and reach the World Cup semifinals. Alexis Mac Allister headed Argentina in front in the 10th minute from a Lionel Messi corner, and the lead held into the second half.
Switzerland leveled through Dan Ndoye's neat finish just after the hour mark, but their momentum was short-lived: Breel Embolo was shown a second yellow card and sent off shortly afterward, and the numerical disadvantage swung the game back in Argentina's favor.
The game went to extra time still level, where Julián Alvarez produced a standout strike in the 112th minute before Lautaro Martínez added a third in the first minute of the second period of extra time. Argentina advance to face England in the semifinals.
Key moments
- •Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring in the 10th minute, heading in a Messi corner
- •Dan Ndoye equalized for Switzerland just after the hour mark
- •Breel Embolo was sent off for a second yellow card, reducing Switzerland to 10 men
- •Julián Alvarez scored a standout goal in the 112th minute of extra time
- •Lautaro Martínez added a third for Argentina in the 121st minute
Timeline
Match facts
- Kansas City, Missouri
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- Referee: João Pinheiro (Portugal)
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