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1. 120+5'

   The referee blows his whistle to end the second period of extra-time.

2. 120+1' 3 - 1

   The ball rebounds and arrives at the feet of Lautaro Martinez (Argentina) just outside the box. He doesn't think twice and fires a great shot into the bottom right corner. His attempt was beyond the reach of Gregor Kobel, so the score changes to 3:1.

3. 120+1'

   A great solo run by Thiago Almada (Argentina) took him deep inside the box, but his weak effort towards the middle of the goal was easily caught by Gregor Kobel.

4. 120'

   4 additional min. will be played.

5. 120'

   The linesman raises his flag. Lionel Messi (Argentina) is adjudged offside.

6. 120'

   Lionel Messi (Argentina) works the corner short instead of sending the ball into the penalty area.

7. 119'

   Lionel Messi (Argentina) breaks into the penalty area but his shot is blocked. Argentina will have a chance to score from a corner kick.

8. 119'

   Granit Xhaka (Switzerland) sends over a free kick from long range but the defence is alert.

9. 118'

   Jose Lopez (Argentina) commits an ugly challenge. The referee sees it and immediately blows his whistle. Switzerland win a free kick and will be able to apply some pressure on the opposition goal.

10. 115'

    Substitution. Remo Freuler will be replaced by Ruben Vargas (Switzerland).

11. 114'

    Jose Lopez (Argentina) is booked for saying more than Joao Pinheiro was willing to tolerate.

12. 112' 2 - 1

    Goal! Jose Lopez plays a short, square pass into the path of Julian Alvarez (Argentina), who bends a shot straight into the top right corner to make it 2:1. Fabulous goal!

13. 112'

    Lionel Messi (Argentina) receives a low pass just outside the box and unleashes a fine strike towards the left post. Gregor Kobel pulls off a reflexive save to block his effort. Nice goalkeeping skill, indeed.

14. 110'

    Problems for Lionel Scaloni as Leandro Paredes (Argentina) is not able to play anymore. His injury is too serious and Jose Lopez replaces him.

15. 107'

    Granit Xhaka (Switzerland) puts a cross into the box from the free kick but it's cleared.

16. 107'

    Joao Pinheiro blows his whistle. Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina) commits a foul after dangerous play.

17. 106'

    Substitution. Nicolas Otamendi in, Cristian Gabriel Romero (Argentina) out.

18. 106'

    The second period of extra-time has begun. Will the game be decided in the next fifteen minutes or will it be settled by a penalty shootout?

19. 105+2'

    The first period of extra-time has ended, but the drama in this match is not yet finished.

20. 105+2'

    Cristian Gabriel Romero (Argentina) towers above the defence but fails to trouble the keeper, heading the corner kick well wide of the left post from close range.

21. 105+2'

    Argentina have a corner.

22. 105+2'

    Nicolas Gonzalez (Argentina) whips the ball in, but it fails to reach any of his teammates as the opposition's defence averts the threat.

23. 105+1'

    Lisandro Martinez (Argentina) blasts the ball from just outside the box, but his attempt is blocked by the defender.

24. 105'

    We will have 1 min. of added time.

25. 105'

    Ardon Jashari (Switzerland) receives the ball and has a go from distance, but he shouldn't have bothered as it sails high over the bar.

26. 104'

    A cross by Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina) from the side of the pitch flies into the box, but fails to find its intended target as the aim was poor.

27. 103'

    Lionel Messi (Argentina) hammered the ball from a long-range free kick only into the defensive wall.

28. 102'

    Zeki Amdouni (Switzerland) gives away a foul for a fierce tackle on an opponent. Argentina are awarded the free kick.

29. 99'

    Granit Xhaka (Switzerland) runs onto a good long pass and tries his luck from the edge of the box, but his effort flies high over the bar.

30. 98'

    Lautaro Martinez (Argentina) has to be very careful for the rest of the match after receiving a yellow card from the referee for a bad tackle on an opponent.

31. 98'

    Manuel Akanji (Switzerland) makes a strong challenge and Joao Pinheiro blows for a foul.

32. 97'

    What was Thiago Almada (Argentina) thinking? He will not get away with that. The referee shows him a yellow card.

33. 96'

    Substitution. Ardon Jashari (Switzerland) has come on for Denis Zakaria.

34. 95'

    That was close by Thiago Almada (Argentina)! He receives a pass on the edge of the box and shoots, but the ball goes inches wide of the left post.

35. 93'

    Thiago Almada (Argentina) connected with a pass around the edge of the box, aimed and shot. His attempt went towards the middle of the target, but Gregor Kobel was alert and the score remains the same.

36. 92'

    Julian Alvarez (Argentina) has a go from a long way out but it sails way over.

37. 92'

    A horde of players are waiting inside the penalty area for a cross from the corner, but Lionel Messi (Argentina) takes it short.

38. 91'

    Nicolas Gonzalez (Argentina) reacts well to get to the rebound and takes a shot from the edge of the box, but he fails to get the ball through the players standing between him and the goal. The ball goes out of play and Argentina have been awarded a corner kick.

39. 91'

    Lautaro Martinez (Argentina) connects with a pass but sees his shot from the edge of the box blocked.

40. 91'

    The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Thiago Almada (Argentina) is coming onto the pitch as Enzo Fernandez cannot continue after picking up an injury.

41. 91'

    Full time failed to determine the winner and we needed to wait for extra time. Joao Pinheiro starts it right now!

42. 90+10'

    The end of the second half.

43. 90+8'

    Lisandro Martinez (Argentina) was waiting for the ball on the penalty spot and produced a powerful volley towards the bottom left corner, but the goalkeeper made an amazing save to deny him.

44. 90+8'

    Argentina will take a corner kick.

45. 90+8'

    Lionel Messi (Argentina) fails to send a pass into the box as his effort is cut out.

46. 90+5'

    Substitution. Ricardo Rodriguez is replaced by Eray Comert (Switzerland).

47. 90+3'

    Nicolas Gonzalez (Argentina) shows off his individual ability with a jinking run into the box. Unfortunately, the finish lets him down as the ball flies well wide of the left post.

48. 90+2'

    Lionel Messi (Argentina) shoots after receiving a good pass. His effort from the edge of the box goes just wide of the right post.

49. 90+1'

    Lionel Messi (Argentina) takes the corner with a short pass.

50. 90+1'

    Cristian Gabriel Romero (Argentina) delivers a promising cross into the box, but it's cleared. The referee signals a corner kick to Argentina.

51. 90'

    There will be a minimum of 9 min. of added time.

52. 89'

    A long cross into the box finds Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina) unmarked, but his header from the edge of the six-yard box is wild and goes miles wide of the left post.

53. 86'

    Murat Yakin decides to make a substitution. Fabian Rieder will be replaced by Miro Muheim (Switzerland).

54. 86'

    The substitution is prepared. Zeki Amdouni (Switzerland) joins the action as a substitute, replacing Dan Ndoye.

55. 86'

    It is time for a substitution. Silvan Widmer (Switzerland) is on for Djibril Sow.

56. 85'

    It will be a substitution. Gonzalo Montiel (Argentina) is ready to enter the pitch as Nahuel Molina walks off.

57. 85'

    Lionel Scaloni has decided to make a change. Lautaro Martinez (Argentina) replaces Rodrigo de Paul.

58. 85'

    Lionel Messi (Argentina) finds himself beyond the last defender, but the game is stopped by the referee after the linesman signals for offside.

59. 82'

    The number of shots on goal at present is 1:5.

60. 79'

    Julian Alvarez (Argentina) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Joao Pinheiro blows for a foul.

61. 78'

    Here's the change. Nicolas Tagliafico leaves the pitch and Nicolas Gonzalez (Argentina) comes on as a substitute.

62. 75'

    The referee blows for a cooling break.

63. 75'

    The linesman signals that Nicolas Tagliafico (Argentina) is offside and the referee confirms the decision.

64. 73'

    The attendance for today's match is 69045.

65. 72'

    It's the second caution for Breel Embolo (Switzerland) and that's the last we'll see of him in this game. There was no other option for Joao Pinheiro.

66. 72'

    Breel Embolo (Switzerland) might have got lucky there after the VAR review resulted in the referee awarding him just a yellow card.

67. 70'

    It's been a while since that contentious challenge by Breel Embolo (Switzerland), but referee Joao Pinheiro must have received some information as he makes the VAR signal. He's going to review and it could result in a red card!

68. 69'

    Leandro Paredes (Argentina) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Joao Pinheiro no option but to blow his whistle.

69. 67' 1 - 1

    Goal - 1:1! Ricardo Rodriguez tees up Dan Ndoye (Switzerland) inside the box and he rolls the ball into the bottom right corner and past Emiliano Martinez.

70. 66'

    A nice pass finds Granit Xhaka (Switzerland) in space. He sets himself up and hammers in a fantastic shot from distance that looks bound for the bottom right corner, but Emiliano Martinez pulls off a breathtaking save to deny him.

71. 65'

    Emiliano Martinez pulls off a fantastic save! Dan Ndoye (Switzerland) attempts to head home after a precise cross into the box. He aims his header low towards the right post, but the effort is kept out.

72. 64'

    Fabian Rieder (Switzerland) takes the resulting corner which is well defended.

73. 63'

    Dan Ndoye (Switzerland) tries to send a low pass into the box, but it's blocked and cleared. Corner kick. Switzerland will have an opportunity.

74. 62'

    Joao Pinheiro blows for a foul after Djibril Sow (Switzerland) was too aggressive in the battle for the ball.

75. 60'

    Breel Embolo (Switzerland) attempts to score as he rises near the penalty spot and heads the ball to the left side of the goal. Emiliano Martinez displays brilliant reflexes and pulls off a comfortable save to stop the ball from hitting the net.

76. 59'

    Remo Freuler (Switzerland) is penalised for holding. Joao Pinheiro signals a set piece.

77. 58'

    Leandro Paredes (Argentina) hasn't suffered any serious injury which would see him leave the pitch. He's back in the game now.

78. 56'

    Leandro Paredes (Argentina) is writhing in pain and can now receive medical treatment after the referee signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.

79. 54'

    Leandro Paredes (Argentina) sends a cross into the box, but Gregor Kobel comes off his line to gather the ball.

80. 52'

    The corner evades everyone in the centre and ends up at the back post where Enzo Fernandez (Argentina) sends a wild header high over the bar.

81. 52'

    The linesman points to the corner flag, Argentina are going to take it.

82. 52'

    Julian Alvarez (Argentina) decides to strike the ball towards goal, but his effort fails to threaten the goalkeeper after being well blocked by one of the defenders.

83. 50'

    Breel Embolo (Switzerland) is adjudged offside.

84. 50'

    Nahuel Molina (Argentina) makes a yard for himself on the edge of the box and produces a poor effort that sails miles wide of the left post.

85. 48'

    Fabian Rieder (Switzerland) takes the resulting free kick from outside the box. He sends a nice cross into the box, but his intention is well anticipated by the goalkeeper who comes out to collect the ball.

86. 48'

    Nicolas Tagliafico (Argentina) brings an opponent down and Joao Pinheiro interrupts the game. A free kick has been awarded to Switzerland.

87. 47'

    Fabian Rieder (Switzerland) collects a pass on the edge of the box and unleashes a shot which is brilliantly blocked by a defender.

88. 46'

    The second half gets underway.

89. 45+5'

    Joao Pinheiro blows his whistle to signal the end of the first-half action.

90. 45+3'

    Lionel Messi (Argentina) takes the free kick and immediately restarts play with a short pass.

91. 45+3'

    Djibril Sow (Switzerland) was too forceful with his tackle and Joao Pinheiro interrupted the game to signal a free kick. A free kick has been awarded to Argentina.

92. 45'

    The fourth official shows 4 min. of added time.

93. 45'

    Dan Ndoye (Switzerland) is offside and the linesman raises his flag.

94. 45'

    Lisandro Martinez (Argentina) holds his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball and the referee blows for a foul after seeing the whole situation.

95. 44'

    Joao Pinheiro shows a yellow card to Breel Embolo (Switzerland) for his blatant foul.

96. 43'

    Remo Freuler (Switzerland) sends a cross into the box from the free kick, but his effort lacks accuracy and goes well out of play.

97. 42'

    Joao Pinheiro blows his whistle and signals a foul after Leandro Paredes (Argentina) brought his opponent down. That's a free kick to Switzerland.

98. 40'

    Lisandro Martinez (Argentina) makes an unfair challenge by holding his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball.

99. 39'

    The foul by Denis Zakaria (Switzerland) was seen by Joao Pinheiro who didn't hesitate to blow the whistle.

100. 36'

     Leandro Paredes (Argentina) is penalised after knocking an opponent down.

101. 36'

     Fabian Rieder (Switzerland) sends the ball into the penalty area from a free kick a few yards outside the box. The cross is good, but the goalkeeper shows himself in a good light as he leaps high to intercept the ball.

102. 35'

     Julian Alvarez (Argentina) jumps into a tackle and Joao Pinheiro signals a foul.

103. 35'

     Fabian Rieder (Switzerland) takes the corner, but it's intercepted by the defender.

104. 34'

     Granit Xhaka (Switzerland) produces a lovely chip pass into the box, but one of the opposition players cuts it out. Switzerland force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.

105. 32'

     Dan Ndoye (Switzerland) makes an overly-aggressive challenge and Joao Pinheiro blows his whistle for a foul.

106. 31'

     Breel Embolo (Switzerland) goes down under a challenge in the box, but the ref immediately waves away the appeals from all players.

107. 30'

     Ball possession – 46:54.

108. 28'

     Granit Xhaka (Switzerland) commits a foul after making a slide tackle on his opponent.

109. 23'

     A cooling break is underway.

110. 23'

     Djibril Sow (Switzerland) clearly holds his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball and the referee immediately stops play.

111. 22'

     Fabian Rieder (Switzerland) tackles a bit over-zealously and Joao Pinheiro blows for a foul.

112. 20'

     The linesman raises his flag for offside before Julian Alvarez (Argentina) heads on.

113. 20'

     Djibril Sow (Switzerland) shakes off the attention of a defender and from mid-range lets fly towards the middle of the goal, but Emiliano Martinez is well positioned to make a comfortable save.

114. 17'

     Poor challenge! Ricardo Rodriguez (Switzerland) is penalised for tripping and Joao Pinheiro blows his whistle.

115. 15'

     Granit Xhaka (Switzerland) clearly handles the ball, but he is surprised when the referee blows his whistle.

116. 12'

     Joao Pinheiro couldn't ignore the rough tackle by Cristian Gabriel Romero (Argentina) and blew his whistle.

117. 10' 1 - 0

     Gooal! Lionel Messi takes over corner duties. Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina) gets his head on the ball from the corner and puts it into the right side of the net. 1:0.

118. 9'

     The ball goes out of play. Argentina are awarded a corner kick.

119. 9'

     Lionel Messi (Argentina) takes the corner but it's cleared.

120. 9'

     That's unlucky! Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina) beautifully controls a pass and from the edge of the box drills a shot in on goal, but it's inadvertently blocked by a defender and cleared. The ball is out of play. A goal-scoring opportunity from a corner for Argentina.

121. 7'

     The referee blows his whistle, a clear handball by Ricardo Rodriguez (Switzerland).

122. 7'

     What a miskick by Granit Xhaka (Switzerland). He smashes a volley from long distance that goes into the stands.

123. 6'

     Djibril Sow (Switzerland) plays a dangerous chip pass into the box in an attempt to set up one of his teammates, but the effort is intercepted by one of the defenders.

124. 3'

     Julian Alvarez (Argentina) commits a foul during an attacking move.

125. 1'

     Denis Zakaria (Switzerland) commits a rough challenge and Joao Pinheiro blows his whistle for a foul.

126. 1'

     Denis Zakaria (Switzerland) volleys the ball towards goal from the edge of the penalty box, but one of the defenders blocks his shot.

127. 1'

     Today's match has just started, enjoy the game!