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1. 120+6'

   Extra-time is over and the game has ended.

2. 120+5'

   Marc Cucurella (Spain) fouls an opponent. At least that's what referee Slavko Vincic signals.

3. 120+4'

   Eric Garcia (Spain) makes a strong challenge and Slavko Vincic blows for a foul.

4. 120+3'

   Nicolas Tagliafico (Argentina) commits a foul and Slavko Vincic immediately signals a free kick.

5. 120+2'

   Giuliano Simeone (Argentina) is left with the simplest of tasks from close in after a lucky rebound off one of his own teammates, but somehow he skies his shot high over the bar.

6. 120+1'

   Lionel Messi (Argentina) looks like he will be the one to try and deliver a quality ball into the penalty box from the corner kick.

7. 120+1'

   Lionel Messi (Argentina) takes the corner kick and sends the ball among a huddle of players inside the penalty area, but one of the defenders clears it to safety. Argentina have been awarded a corner kick.

8. 120'

   5 min. of stoppage-time to be played.

9. 120'

   Giuliano Simeone (Argentina) attempts to find one of his teammates with a sweet pass into the box, but one of the defending players reacts well and intercepts the effort. The ball goes out of play. Argentina are awarded a corner kick.

10. 119'

    Nico Williams (Spain) gives away a foul for a clumsy challenge. Referee Slavko Vincic saw the whole situation.

11. 119'

    Mikel Merino (Spain) is moving okay again after that injury scare.

12. 117'

    Mikel Merino (Spain) is writhing in pain and can now receive medical treatment after the referee signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.

13. 117'

    Lionel Messi (Argentina) unleashes a missile of a shot towards goal, but his good effort is blocked by one of the defenders.

14. 116'

    Nico Williams (Spain) skips past his man but can't keep the ball in play.

15. 115'

    Lionel Messi (Argentina) attempted to create a dangerous situation in front of goal by sending a cross into the box, but the defence easily dealt with the threat.

16. 115'

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

17. 115'

    Lionel Messi (Argentina) delivers a fine lofted cross into the penalty area, but it's cleared by an opposing player. The referee and one of his assistants signal for a corner kick to Argentina.

18. 114'

    Slavko Vincic blows his whistle. Nico Williams (Spain) commits a foul after dangerous play.

19. 114'

    The assistant referee raises his flag and the referee blows his whistle. Ferran Torres (Spain) puts the ball into the net, but he is flagged for offside.

20. 113'

    The game is interrupted as Nico Williams (Spain) is flagged offside.

21. 111'

    Slavko Vincic shows a yellow card to Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina), who isn't surprised as the tackle was really hard and late.

22. 109'

    We can have a look at the statistics now, particularly the total attempts – 20:0.

23. 108'

    Lamine Yamal (Spain) commits a rough challenge and Slavko Vincic blows his whistle for an infringement.

24. 106' 1 - 0

    Goal! Nico Williams gets to the ball and heads it over the defence to Ferran Torres (Spain), who meets it nicely and fires in into the back of the net. 1:0.

25. 106'

    The second period of extra-time has just started.

26. 105+4'

    The first period of extra time has ended and the second period will start shortly after the break.

27. 105+3'

    The referee blows his whistle as Giuliano Simeone (Argentina) was too aggressive in his challenge.

28. 105'

    3 additional min. will be played.

29. 104'

    Referee Slavko Vincic halts the game and wanders over to the touchline to talk to Lionel Scaloni, then shows him a yellow.

30. 104'

    Nico Williams (Spain) hammers the ball towards goal from long-range, but one of the defenders reacts brilliantly to block the shot.

31. 103'

    Nico Williams picks out Mikel Merino (Spain) on the edge of the six-yard box, but the headed attempt bends just round the right post.

32. 102'

    Substitution. Marcos Senesi (Argentina) in, Julian Alvarez out.

33. 101'

    Lamine Yamal (Spain) finds space on the edge of the box, but his wild shot goes high over the bar.

34. 101'

    Pedro Porro (Spain) dinks a cross into the box in an attempt to find one of his teammates, but the defence manages to clear.

35. 99'

    Slavko Vincic blows his whistle and it's Lionel Messi (Argentina) who is penalised for an offensive foul. Good decision by the referee.

36. 99'

    It is time for a substitution. Eric Garcia (Spain) is on for Aymeric Laporte.

37. 99'

    The manager makes a subsitution with Martin Zubimendi (Spain) coming on for Rodri.

38. 98'

    Emiliano Martinez (Argentina) seems to be alright and is okay to carry on.

39. 97'

    Emiliano Martinez (Argentina) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.

40. 96'

    Goal! No, wait. It's disallowed for a foul by Nico Williams (Spain). Mikel Merino (Spain) commits a foul after unfairly battling his opponent for the ball.

41. 94'

    Slavko Vincic has a clear sight and sees a foul from Giuliano Simeone (Argentina).

42. 93'

    Pedri (Spain) deprives his opponent of the ball, but the referee blows his whistle for a foul. He's not happy with the decision!

43. 93'

    Emiliano Martinez makes a superb save to deny a header which was nodded towards the left-hand post by Nico Williams (Spain) after a cross from the side.

44. 92'

    Pedro Porro (Spain) makes a rough challenge and Slavko Vincic blows his whistle for a foul.

45. 91'

    The first period of extra-time has just started.

46. 90+9'

    The referee has ended the second half.

47. 90+9'

    One of the defenders reacts at the last minute to brilliantly block a pass from Nico Williams (Spain).

48. 90+9'

    Nico Williams (Spain) decides to speed play up with a short corner kick.

49. 90+8'

    Lamine Yamal (Spain) takes the free kick from the edge of the box, but Emiliano Martinez dives superbly to deny him. His shot went towards the top right corner. Spain will take a corner kick.

50. 90+6'

    Leandro Paredes (Argentina) commits an ugly challenge. The referee sees it and immediately blows his whistle. Spain win a free kick. It's a promising situation for a direct shot.

51. 90+3'

    RED CARD! Enzo Fernandez (Argentina) makes a bad challenge and receives a second yellow card from Slavko Vincic. He can have an early bath.

52. 90+3'

    Nico Williams (Spain) bends a great shot in from the edge of the box, but Emiliano Martinez makes a smart save to deny him.

53. 90+3'

    Half-chance! Giuliano Simeone (Argentina) plays a pass into the box, but Unai Simon reacts well to snuff out the attack.

54. 90+2'

    Rough tackle by Aymeric Laporte (Spain). The referee blows his whistle for a foul.

55. 90+2'

    Having seen unsporting behavior, Slavko Vincic shows a yellow card to one of the players sitting on the bench. And Cristian Gabriel Romero (Argentina) is the recipient.

56. 90+1'

    The foul by Ferran Torres (Spain) was seen by Slavko Vincic who didn't hesitate to blow the whistle.

57. 90'

    We will have 4 min. of added time.

58. 89'

    Rodri (Spain) rushes a shot from long range and subsequently sends it high over the bar.

59. 87'

    A promising first-time strike from inside the box by Ferran Torres (Spain), but his attempt goes just wide of the target.

60. 86'

    8:0 – this is the current number of shots on target.

61. 85'

    Ferran Torres (Spain) sends a pass into the box, but the opposition's defence is alert to the danger and makes a clearance.

62. 84'

    Slavko Vincic blows for a foul after Enzo Fernandez (Argentina) was too aggressive in the battle for the ball.

63. 82'

    The main referee, Slavko Vincic, is apparently not going to tolerate any discussions. Enzo Fernandez (Argentina) is given a yellow card for dissent.

64. 81'

    Giuliano Simeone (Argentina) commits a foul during an attacking move.

65. 81'

    Emiliano Martinez pulls off a fantastic save! Aymeric Laporte (Spain) attempts to head home after a precise cross into the box. He aims his header towards the left post, but the effort is kept out.

66. 81'

    Spain work the corner short. The ball is passed to a nearby teammate.

67. 80'

    Pedro Porro (Spain) tries to slide the ball through to a teammate but it's well blocked by a defender. It will be a corner kick for Spain.

68. 78'

    Nico Williams (Spain) overhits the corner kick and none of his teammates can their head on it.

69. 78'

    Nico Williams (Spain) tries to send a low pass into the box, but it's blocked and cleared. Spain win a corner.

70. 77'

    Pau Cubarsi (Spain) tested Emiliano Martinez with a strike from just outside the box, but the effort is saved.

71. 77'

    Lamine Yamal (Spain) tries to send the ball in front of the goal, but the opposition's defence averts the threat.

72. 77'

    Pedri (Spain) is unlucky with a goal-bound effort from the edge of the box. A brilliant save by Emiliano Martinez stops the ball from hitting the bottom left corner.

73. 76'

    The attendance for today's match is 80663.

74. 76'

    Leandro Paredes (Argentina) escapes without any punishment from the referee after using excessive force to foul his opponent.

75. 75'

    The substitution is prepared. Mikel Merino (Spain) joins the action as a substitute, replacing Dani Olmo.

76. 75'

    It will be a substitution. Nico Williams (Spain) is ready to enter the pitch as Alex Baena walks off.

77. 73'

    Giuliano Simeone (Argentina) attempts to find his teammate with a pass from outside the box, but the opposition's defence is quick to react and thwarts the attack.

78. 70'

    Lionel Scaloni has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Giuliano Simeone (Argentina) replacing Rodrigo de Paul.

79. 70'

    The manager has been forced to make a substitution and the injured Cristian Gabriel Romero (Argentina) limps off the pitch to be replaced by Facundo Medina.

80. 68'

    The referee blows for a cooling break.

81. 67'

    Ferran Torres (Spain) rises above the opponent's defence and heads a precise cross towards the middle of the goal. His effort, however, is blocked by Emiliano Martinez, who pulls off a comfortable save!

82. 67'

    The resulting corner from Lamine Yamal (Spain) is cleared.

83. 66'

    Alex Baena (Spain) produces a dangerous lofted cross into the box which is intercepted. The ball goes out for a corner. Spain can continue in their attacking effort.

84. 65'

    The resulting corner from Alex Baena (Spain) is cleared by the opposition's defence.

85. 65'

    Lamine Yamal (Spain) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence quickly intercepts the ball. The referee points to the corner flag and Spain will take a corner.

86. 65'

    Lamine Yamal (Spain) swings in the corner, but it's comfortably cleared away.

87. 64'

    Dani Olmo (Spain) shoots from the edge of the penalty area. The ball travels towards the target, but Emiliano Martinez easily deals with the threat. The ball is out of play. Spain win a corner kick.

88. 63'

    The ball is cleared after Lamine Yamal (Spain) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.

89. 62'

    Nicolas Otamendi (Argentina) commits a rough challenge and Slavko Vincic blows his whistle for a foul.

90. 62'

    The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Fabian Ruiz trots off the pitch and is replaced by Pedri (Spain).

91. 62'

    Luis de la Fuente has decided to substitute Mikel Oyarzabal and he is replaced by Ferran Torres (Spain).

92. 61'

    Alex Baena (Spain) sends a pass into the box, but his attempt is thwarted and cleared.

93. 61'

    The defensive wall does its job and blocks the free kick from Lamine Yamal (Spain).

94. 60'

    Leandro Paredes (Argentina) brings his opponent down. Slavko Vincic has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle for a foul. Spain have a free kick from a promising distance.

95. 58'

    Gonzalo Montiel goes off the pitch and Nahuel Molina (Argentina) comes on.

96. 57'

    Pedro Porro (Spain) tries to find the head of a teammate in the box but overhits the cross.

97. 57'

    Alex Baena (Spain) rolls the ball short to a teammate from the corner instead of sending a cross into the box.

98. 56'

    Dani Olmo (Spain) creates himself some space and attempts to put the ball into the box. However, the defender gets an important foot in to clear. The ball goes behind for a corner. Spain will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.

99. 56'

    Julian Alvarez (Argentina) gives away a foul for a fierce tackle on an opponent.

100. 55'

     Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain) and Fabian Ruiz attempt to exchange short two-yard passes, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball.

101. 54'

     Alex Baena (Spain) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Slavko Vincic no option but to blow his whistle.

102. 54'

     Pedro Porro (Spain) commits a rough foul. Slavko Vincic stops the game and makes a call.

103. 52'

     Leandro Paredes (Argentina) is awarded a yellow card. The referee showed him no mercy.

104. 52'

     Leandro Paredes (Argentina) is obviously not following the Golden Rule: "Treat others as you want to be treated.“ He makes a bad challenge and leaves Slavko Vincic with no other option than to blow for a foul.

105. 51'

     Alex Baena (Spain) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Slavko Vincic blows for a foul.

106. 50'

     Referee Slavko Vincic sees the trip by Alex Baena (Spain) and doesn't hesitate to blow his whistle.

107. 48'

     The corner from Lionel Messi (Argentina) is intercepted by the defence.

108. 47'

     Leandro Paredes (Argentina) slides a pass forward, but one of the defenders cuts it out. The ball goes out of play and Argentina have been awarded a corner kick.

109. 46'

     That didn't go as planned! Alex Baena (Spain) tried his luck from the edge of the box, but his effort towards the bottom right corner was too weak to get past Emiliano Martinez, who easily kept it out.

110. 46'

     Lionel Scaloni decides to make a substitution. Nicolas Gonzalez will be replaced by Leandro Paredes (Argentina).

111. 46'

     The referee blows his whistle to signal the start of the second half.

112. 45+5'

     The referee blows his whistle to end the first half and the players are now heading to their respective dressing rooms.

113. 45+3'

     Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain) makes a reckless foul in order to win the ball from his opponent. Slavko Vincic has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle.

114. 45'

     There will be a minimum of 4 min. of added time.

115. 44'

     Lisandro Martinez is being substituted because of an injury. Lionel Scaloni sends Nicolas Otamendi (Argentina) on the pitch.

116. 43'

     Marc Cucurella (Spain) lets fly with a decent effort from the edge of the box that flashes just wide of the right post.

117. 42'

     Pedro Porro (Spain) sends over a cross from the side into the penalty area in order to find one of his teammates, but he fails and the opportunity goes begging.

118. 41'

     This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Lisandro Martinez (Argentina) was quite harsh and Slavko Vincic didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.

119. 40'

     Rodrigo de Paul (Argentina) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked.

120. 39'

     Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain) beats a couple of players and hammers in a low shot from mid-range towards the middle of the goal. The keeper is caught unaware but still pulls off a great save to deny the effort.

121. 38'

     Alex Baena (Spain) tries to find Dani Olmo with a clever through ball from the corner of the box, but the defence is alert to the danger and makes a clearance.

122. 38'

     Dani Olmo (Spain) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence clears the ball to safety.

123. 38'

     Marc Cucurella (Spain) delivers a long ball, but it lacks enough power to reach his teammates and is intercepted by one of the defenders.

124. 37'

     Marc Cucurella (Spain) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.

125. 36'

     Nicolas Tagliafico (Argentina) makes an overly-aggressive challenge and Slavko Vincic blows his whistle for a foul.

126. 35'

     Marc Cucurella (Spain) is caught offside!

127. 34'

     Julian Alvarez (Argentina) makes a bad challenge and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.

128. 34'

     Lionel Messi (Argentina) quickly takes the free kick with a short pass.

129. 33'

     Rodri (Spain) is penalised for holding. Slavko Vincic signals a set piece. Argentina have a free kick.

130. 32'

     Alex Baena (Spain) sends the ball into the box from the side of the pitch, but his cross is blocked.

131. 31'

     Lamine Yamal (Spain) tries to find Dani Olmo, but he puts too much power on the pass.

132. 29'

     Nicolas Tagliafico (Argentina) pulls the jersey of one of the opposition players and Slavko Vincic blows his whistle for a foul.

133. 28'

     The referee blows his whistle, a clear handball by Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina).

134. 25'

     A cooling break is underway.

135. 24'

     Rodri (Spain) clearly holds his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball and the referee immediately stops play.

136. 24'

     Alex Baena (Spain) launches a cross from the corner, but Emiliano Martinez is alert to thwart the effort.

137. 23'

     Marc Cucurella (Spain) wastes a good opportunity as his pass into the box is blocked by the defence. Spain force their opponents to concede a corner.

138. 22'

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

139. 21'

     Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain) is adjudged offside.

140. 20'

     Dani Olmo (Spain) makes a rough challenge and the referee blows for a foul.

141. 18'

     Slavko Vincic couldn't ignore the rough tackle by Nicolas Tagliafico (Argentina) and blew his whistle.

142. 18'

     Nicolas Gonzalez (Argentina) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.

143. 17'

     A pass from Lamine Yamal (Spain) is intercepted by Emiliano Martinez and the move breaks down.

144. 17'

     Rodrigo de Paul (Argentina) crosses the ball from the free kick, but it goes out of play.

145. 16'

     The game is interrupted. Alex Baena (Spain) has violated the rules in the battle for the ball. No protests or gestures are being made as he is quite aware of what he did.

146. 14'

     Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina) trips an opponent with a slide tackle. Slavko Vincic stops the game and he could give him a card, but eventually decides on just a warning.

147. 13'

     Alex Baena (Spain) tries to send a pass but it's blocked.

148. 13'

     A dangerous looking corner kick from Alex Baena (Spain) is cleared to safety by the defence.

149. 12'

     Fabian Ruiz (Spain) attempts to send over a cross in order to find one of his teammates, but an opposition defender averts the danger by intercepting the effort. Spain get a corner.

150. 8'

     Dangerous play by Lamine Yamal (Spain). Slavko Vincic blows his whistle for a foul.

151. 5'

     Unai Simon steps in and intercepts a long pass from Julian Alvarez (Argentina).

152. 5'

     Lamine Yamal (Spain) sends a pass into the penalty area, but the opponent manages to cut it out.

153. 5'

     Lamine Yamal (Spain) came close to scoring. He connected with a pass inside the box and perhaps should have done better than direct his shot straight at Emiliano Martinez.

154. 4'

     Foul! Gonzalo Montiel (Argentina) is penalised for pulling back his opponent.

155. 2'

     Pedro Porro (Spain) was too forceful with his tackle and Slavko Vincic interrupted the game to signal a free kick.

156. 1'

     Here we go, today's match is starting right now.