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1. 90+8'

   That's the end of the match.

2. 90+8'

   The free kick from a promising distance is taken by Lionel Messi (Argentina), who fires in a direct effort just wide of the left post. What a chance!

3. 90+7'

   Referee Amin Omar sees the trip by Patrick Wimmer (Austria) and doesn't hesitate to blow his whistle. Argentina win a free kick. It's a promising situation for a direct shot.

4. 90+5' 2 - 0

   Goal! Lionel Messi (Argentina) was in the right place at the right time to pounce on the rebound inside the box and gleefully rifles the ball home. It's 2:0.

5. 90+5'

   What a great touch by Lionel Messi (Argentina) as he controls a fine pass into the box and takes a shot to the bottom left corner, but an opposing player makes a clearance. Great defending.

6. 90+5'

   Julian Alvarez (Argentina) latches on to a precise pass and one-on-one with the keeper slams the ball towards the left-hand post. Alexander Schlager is alert, though, and leaps like a salmon to deny him.

7. 90+3'

   Patrick Wimmer (Austria) connects well with the free kick, but heads the ball just wide of the left post from close in.

8. 90+3'

   The ball spins up and hits the hand of Enzo Fernandez (Argentina) after he fails to control it and the referee blows his whistle for a foul. A free kick has been awarded to Austria.

9. 90+3'

   Marcel Sabitzer (Austria) takes the free kick from a long way out but the defender manages to get it clear.

10. 90+2'

    The game is interrupted because of a yellow card that is shown to Leandro Paredes (Argentina).

11. 90+2'

    Lionel Messi (Argentina) dinks a fine lofted pass from the free kick. However, one of the defenders heads the ball out of danger.

12. 90+1'

    Patrick Wimmer (Austria) commits an ugly tackle on his opponent, but there is no caution from the referee. A free kick to Argentina.

13. 90'

    5 min. of stoppage-time to be played.

14. 90'

    Marcel Sabitzer (Austria) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Emiliano Martinez intercepts the ball.

15. 89'

    The actual number of corner kicks in this match – 1:3. Fouls committed – 11:11.

16. 86'

    Enzo Fernandez (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.

17. 86'

    The defender bravely blocks the shot from Nicolas Gonzalez (Argentina) inside the box.

18. 85'

    Substitution. Carney Chukwuemeka (Austria) replaces Michael Gregoritsch.

19. 85'

    Great teamplay by Austria as they control the ball with a lot of short passes. Patience is the key if they want to find a gap in the defence to score.

20. 82'

    Alexander Prass (Austria) sends a cross into the box, but Emiliano Martinez comes off his line to gather the ball.

21. 82'

    The resulting corner from Marcel Sabitzer (Austria) is cleared.

22. 82'

    Lionel Scaloni has decided to substitute Facundo Medina and he is replaced by Nicolas Tagliafico (Argentina).

23. 82'

    It will be a substitution. Leandro Paredes (Argentina) is ready to enter the pitch as Rodrigo de Paul walks off.

24. 81'

    Michael Gregoritsch (Austria) attempts to find Patrick Wimmer with a delicate little through ball from inside the box, but one of the defending players makes a timely intervention. Austria force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.

25. 79'

    A pass from Konrad Laimer (Austria) is intercepted by Emiliano Martinez and the move breaks down.

26. 78'

    Ralf Rangnick decides to make a substitution. Romano Schmid will be replaced by Patrick Wimmer (Austria).

27. 78'

    The total number of attempts is 6:5. The current number of shots on goal is 2:1.

28. 76'

    This is a yellow card! Konrad Laimer (Austria) is not happy with the decision, but from our point of view it was clear.

29. 76'

    Facundo Medina (Argentina) violates the laws of the game and is shown a deserved yellow card by the referee.

30. 75'

    The foul by Xaver Schlager (Austria) was seen by Amin Omar who didn't hesitate to blow the whistle.

31. 73'

    Lionel Messi floats a good corner into the box that Nicolas Gonzalez (Argentina) gets on the end of, but his effort on goal scorches just wide of the right post.

32. 73'

    There's an opportunity for Lionel Messi (Argentina) to deliver the ball into the box from a corner.

33. 72'

    The match can continue after the interruption.

34. 71'

    The attendance for today's match is 70649.

35. 69'

    The referee blows his whistle and players are going to refresh themselves.

36. 68'

    Substitution. Paul Wanner walks off the pitch and Marko Arnautovic (Austria) comes on as a substitute.

37. 68'

    Ralf Rangnick prepares a substitution. Stefan Posch is replaced by Alexander Prass (Austria).

38. 67'

    A substitution has been made. David Alaba goes off and Marco Friedl (Austria) comes on.

39. 67'

    Michael Gregoritsch (Austria) comes close to scoring. He meets a lovely lofted pass from Marcel Sabitzer, but sends his close-range header way over the crossbar.

40. 65'

    Lionel Messi (Argentina) smashes a shot at goal from the edge of the area that drifts harmlessly past the right post.

41. 65'

    Kevin Danso (Austria) has picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue.

42. 65'

    Here is a change. Lautaro Martinez is going off and Lionel Scaloni gives the last tactical orders to Nicolas Gonzalez (Argentina).

43. 64'

    The manager makes a subsitution with Julian Alvarez (Argentina) coming on for Thiago Almada.

44. 62'

    Kevin Danso (Austria) is clearly asking for some medical attention with his painful gestures. The extent of his injury is yet to be discovered.

45. 62'

    This shall not pass! Enzo Fernandez (Argentina) lines up a shot from the edge of the box and goes for goal, but the effort is well blocked by a defender.

46. 59'

    Argentina seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.

47. 57'

    Lionel Scaloni is forced to make an unplanned substitution as Cristian Gabriel Romero (Argentina) suffers an injury and Nicolas Otamendi comes on.

48. 56'

    Stefan Posch (Austria) has the ability to send the ball deep into the penalty area from throw-ins and it can lead to very promising situations for his team.

49. 55'

    Marcel Sabitzer (Austria) 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.

50. 54'

    Amin Omar blows the whistle, Cristian Gabriel Romero (Argentina) is penalised for a foul. Austria have a free kick from a promising distance.

51. 53'

    Lionel Messi (Argentina) floats the free kick into the box, but it's easily cleared by the first man.

52. 52'

    Amin Omar blows his whistle after Xaver Schlager (Austria) brings one of his opponents down with a strong tackle. Argentina are awarded a free kick.

53. 50'

    Lionel Messi (Argentina) is in a clear offside position and the linesman raises his flag.

54. 49'

    Rodrigo de Paul (Argentina) delivers a long ball, but it lacks enough power to reach his teammates and is intercepted by one of the defenders.

55. 47'

    Marcel Sabitzer (Austria) swings a cross into the box, but it's far too close to Emiliano Martinez, who smothers the ball.

56. 46'

    That's unlucky! Marcel Sabitzer (Austria) 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.

57. 46'

    Marcel Sabitzer loses the ball after receiving a sweet pass from Xaver Schlager (Austria).

58. 46'

    The second half has just started.

59. 45+7'

    The referee blows his whistle for half-time, bringing to a close the first 45 minutes of the match.

60. 45+5'

    Argentina enjoy a period of possession as they are exchanging some passes and waiting for an opportunity to strike.

61. 45+2'

    Marcel Sabitzer (Austria) tries to take the opposition by surprise with a quick free kick into the box.

62. 45+2'

    Poor challenge! Lautaro Martinez (Argentina) is penalised for tripping and Amin Omar blows his whistle. Austria get a free kick.

63. 45+2'

    Xaver Schlager (Austria) sends a pass into the penalty area, but the opponent manages to cut it out.

64. 45+1'

    Stefan Posch (Austria) tries to send the ball in front of the goal, but the opposition's defence averts the threat.

65. 45'

    7 additional min. will be played.

66. 44'

    David Alaba (Austria) sends in a cross from a long-range free kick. However, his effort lacks accuracy and the ball sails off the pitch. The ball goes out of play and Argentina will have a goal kick.

67. 44'

    Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina) is penalised for holding. Amin Omar signals a set piece. A free kick is awarded to Austria.

68. 42'

    Stefan Posch (Austria) plays a long ball to Romano Schmid, but the defence is well organised and manages to get it clear.

69. 40'

    Stefan Posch (Austria) receives a yellow card from the referee as expected.

70. 38' 1 - 0

    Goal! Facundo Medina pulls the ball back for Lionel Messi (Argentina) on the edge of the box, and he beats the keeper with a fine strike into the bottom left corner. 1:0.

71. 37'

    A pass by Enzo Fernandez (Argentina) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end.

72. 35'

    Amin Omar blows his whistle for a foul after Nahuel Molina (Argentina) hacks down one of his opponents. A free kick has been awarded to Austria.

73. 34'

    Argentina control the tempo of the game by exchanging some accurate short passes.

74. 34'

    2:2 – the total goal attempt statistics. Shots on target – 1:0.

75. 32'

    Lionel Messi (Argentina) plays a lovely through ball to Enzo Fernandez, but he can't beat Alexander Schlager and loses the ball. Lionel Messi (Argentina) gets to the rebound on the edge of the penalty area and fires a shot towards the bottom left corner, but Alexander Schlager gets a hand to it and keeps it out.

76. 31'

    Lautaro Martinez (Argentina) sprays a pass out to Lionel Messi, but he can't beat his man inside the box.

77. 30'

    Marcel Sabitzer (Austria) looks to break free, but his touch lets him down and he loses the ball. The ball goes out of play and Argentina will have a goal kick.

78. 29'

    Marcel Sabitzer (Austria) takes the corner which is cleared by the opposition's defence.

79. 29'

    Konrad Laimer (Austria) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked. Good work from Austria as they win a corner.

80. 27'

    The game gets underway again after that interruption.

81. 24'

    The referee blows for a cooling break.

82. 23'

    Marcel Sabitzer (Austria) lifts the ball into the box from the corner, but one of the defending players gets there first to head it clear.

83. 23'

    What a goal-scoring opportunity! Marcel Sabitzer (Austria) finds some space inside the box and fires a volley at goal, but the shot is amazingly blocked by a defender. The referee points to the corner flag. It's a corner to Austria.

84. 21'

    Lautaro Martinez (Argentina) robs an opponent of the ball and explodes in anger when Amin Omar blows for a foul.

85. 19'

    Lautaro Martinez (Argentina) tries to play a through ball from just inside the box to Lionel Messi, but one of the defending players is alert to the danger and makes a timely interception.

86. 18'

    The ball possession is 45:55.

87. 17'

    Romano Schmid (Austria) tries to find Nicolas Seiwald, but he puts too much power on the pass. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Argentina.

88. 16'

    Konrad Laimer (Austria) sends a low pass from outside the box to Paul Wanner. He lines up a shot, but the defence intercepts at the last moment.

89. 15'

    Kevin Danso (Austria) slides a pass forward, but one of the defenders cuts it out.

90. 15'

    Marcel Sabitzer (Austria) fails to deliver a cross from the free kick as his attempt is thwarted by the opposition's defence.

91. 14'

    Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina) trips an opposition player and Amin Omar signals a foul. That's a free kick to Austria.

92. 12'

    David Alaba (Austria) puts a cross into the box from the free kick but it's cleared.

93. 11'

    Rough tackle by Lisandro Martinez (Argentina). The referee blows his whistle for a foul. Austria have a free kick.

94. 10'

    Romano Schmid (Austria) is penalised for a foul. Amin Omar had a clear view and blows his whistle.

95. 9'

    Lionel Messi (Argentina) can't convert the spot kick. It goes narrowly wide of the right post.

96. 8'

    Lionel Messi (Argentina) is heading towards the penalty spot to take it.

97. 8'

    The Argentina players are happy as the referee awards a PENALTY after the VAR review!

98. 5' VAR

    There's a break in play and referee Amin Omar must have got a signal in his ear as he indicates he will check that earlier penalty claim by Argentina using VAR. This could be interesting!

99. 4'

    Lautaro Martinez (Argentina) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.

100. 4'

     Lautaro Martinez (Argentina) goes down in the box after a challenge from the defender. Possibly unsighted, the referee just waves play on.

101. 4'

     Lautaro Martinez nearly gets in a one-on-one with the goalkeeper after a defence-splitting pass from Enzo Fernandez (Argentina), but one of the defenders makes a clearance to snuff out the chance.

102. 2'

     Thiago Almada (Argentina) fails to time his run beyond the last defender and the linesman makes a good call by signalling for offside after seeing the whole situation unfold.

103. 1'

     The first half has started.