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1. 120+4'

   It's decided as the referee blows to signal the end of extra-time.

2. 120+2'

   The referee awards a corner and Yannick Semedo (Cape Verde) goes over to take it.

3. 120+1'

   Helio Varela (Cape Verde) collects a pass on the edge of the box and unleashes a shot which is brilliantly blocked by a defender. The ball goes out of play. Cape Verde are awarded a corner kick.

4. 120'

   3 additional min. will be played.

5. 119'

   The linesman raises his flag for offside before Dailon Livramento (Cape Verde) heads on.

6. 119'

   A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from Cape Verde comes to nothing.

7. 119'

   What a save from Emiliano Martinez! Steven Moreira (Cape Verde) jumps high to meet a cross and glances a promising header from close range towards the left post, but the goalkeeper has pulled off a brilliant stop to keep it out. The ball goes out of play. Cape Verde are awarded a corner kick.

8. 118'

   The resulting corner from Yannick Semedo (Cape Verde) is cleared by the defence.

9. 118'

   Sidny Lopes Cabral (Cape Verde) seems to have picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue playing.

10. 118'

    Nicolas Tagliafico (Argentina) is able to continue to play.

11. 117'

    The game is interrupted now, Sidny Lopes Cabral (Cape Verde) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.

12. 116'

    Nicolas Tagliafico (Argentina) is clearly asking for some medical attention with his painful gestures. The extent of his injury is yet to be discovered.

13. 116'

    Sidny Lopes Cabral (Cape Verde) fires the resulting free kick to the top right corner from the edge of the box, but Emiliano Martinez pulls off a superb save to deny him. Cape Verde force their opponents to concede a corner.

14. 115'

    Cape Verde have been awarded a free kick just outside the penalty area, in a dangerous position.

15. 115'

    Gonzalo Montiel (Argentina) has tested the patience of referee Drew Fischer and goes into the book for a previous late challenge.

16. 111'

    OWN GOAL! Diney Borges (Cape Verde) scores an unlucky own goal after he deflected a shot which went into his own net! 3:2.

17. 111'

    Lionel Messi (Argentina) steps up to send the ball in.

18. 110'

    Nicolas Gonzalez (Argentina) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away. It will be a corner kick for Argentina.

19. 109'

    Flag up against Nicolas Tagliafico (Argentina). He had space to move into behind the defence, but he went too soon.

20. 108'

    Lionel Messi (Argentina) fails to deliver a decent cross from a long-range free kick. The opposition's defence intercepts the effort.

21. 107'

    Jamiro Monteiro (Cape Verde) commits a foul after bringing down his opponent with a slide tackle. A free kick is awarded to Argentina.

22. 106'

    Everything is set for the start of the second period of extra-time.

23. 105+3'

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

24. 105+1'

    Lionel Messi (Argentina) latches on to a precise pass and one-on-one with the keeper slams the ball towards the middle of the goal. Vozinha is alert, though, and makes an easy save to deny him.

25. 105'

    The fourth official shows 3 min. of added time.

26. 104'

    The game has come to an end for Nahuel Molina. He has contributed as much as he could today. He will be replaced by the fresh legs of Gonzalo Montiel (Argentina).

27. 103' 2 - 2

    Sidny Lopes Cabral (Cape Verde) collects a good pass and slams the ball from mid-range into the top right corner, giving the goalkeeper no chance.

28. 100'

    Substitution. Kevin Lenini walks off the pitch and Benchimol (Cape Verde) comes on as a substitute.

29. 100'

    Here is a change. Deroy Duarte (Cape Verde) is going off and Pedro Leitao Brito gives the last tactical orders to Yannick Semedo.

30. 99'

    The corner is swung in but Argentina can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.

31. 99'

    Julian Alvarez (Argentina) reacts well to latch onto a rebound inside the box, but his shot is well blocked. Argentina have been awarded a corner kick. The referee and one of his assistants both point at the corner flag.

32. 98'

    Lionel Messi (Argentina) collects a pass inside the box and unleashes a shot which is brilliantly blocked by a defender.

33. 97'

    Cape Verde quickly take a corner kick with a short pass.

34. 97'

    The corner from Sidny Lopes Cabral (Cape Verde) is intercepted by the defence. Cape Verde have been awarded a corner kick.

35. 96'

    Sidny Lopes Cabral (Cape Verde) launches an inaccurate corner kick into the penalty area. The linesman makes the right call and Cape Verde will have a corner.

36. 92' 2 - 1

    Goal! The resulting corner is whipped into the box and Lisandro Martinez (Argentina) buries the ball into the back of the net from a Alexis Mac Allister knock down. 2:1.

37. 92'

    Lionel Messi (Argentina) prepares to take a corner kick.

38. 92'

    Nahuel Molina (Argentina) crosses the ball forward but it is intercepted. The ball is out of play. Argentina will have a chance to score from a corner.

39. 91'

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

40. 90+9'

    The second half has just finished.

41. 90+5'

    Julian Alvarez (Argentina) commits a foul and Drew Fischer immediately signals a free kick. Cape Verde win a free kick.

42. 90+5'

    Lionel Messi (Argentina) takes the free kick from the edge of the box, but Vozinha reacts well to deny him. His shot went towards the middle of the goal.

43. 90+4'

    Lionel Messi (Argentina) is about to take a free kick from a very dangerous position, just outside the box.

44. 90+4'

    Jamiro Monteiro (Cape Verde) was trying to get to the ball but clattered into the legs of the opponent as well. Drew Fischer blows his whistle for an infringement. Argentina are awarded a free kick from a dangerous position.

45. 90+2'

    An unsuccessful long-range effort by Leandro Paredes (Argentina) after he collected a pass and unleashed a shot. The ball was directed under the crossbar, but the goalkeeper made an easy save.

46. 90'

    There will be a minimum of 8 min. of added time.

47. 89'

    Lionel Messi (Argentina) whips the ball into the penalty area, but one of the defenders is alert and spanks it away.

48. 88'

    Lionel Messi (Argentina) takes the corner kick, but Vozinha reads it well and stops the effort.

49. 87'

    Alexis Mac Allister (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. Argentina have a corner.

50. 87'

    Lionel Messi (Argentina) produces a quality cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball and spanks it away.

51. 87'

    The linesman raises his flag as one of the players from Cape Verde was in an offside position.

52. 86'

    Problems for Lionel Scaloni as Facundo Medina is not able to play anymore. His injury is too serious and Nicolas Tagliafico (Argentina) replaces him.

53. 85'

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

54. 84'

    Lionel Messi flicks on the near post corner to Nicolas Gonzalez (Argentina) at the back post, but he somehow heads the ball well wide of the right post from close range.

55. 84'

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

56. 84'

    Rodrigo de Paul comes off the pitch to be replaced by Leandro Paredes (Argentina).

57. 83'

    Nicolas Gonzalez (Argentina) fails to send a pass into the box as his effort is cut out. Argentina force a corner. They send men into the box.

58. 82'

    The attendance for today's match is 64478.

59. 81'

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

60. 80'

    Nahuel Molina (Argentina) tries to slide the ball through to a teammate but it's well blocked by a defender. The linesman points to the corner flag, Argentina are going to take it.

61. 80'

    Here comes a substitution. Jovane Cabral is given a rest as he is replaced by Helio Varela (Cape Verde).

62. 80'

    Pedro Leitao Brito decides to make a substitution. Ryan Mendes will be replaced by Willy Semedo (Cape Verde).

63. 79'

    Poor challenge! Kevin Lenini (Cape Verde) is penalised for tripping and Drew Fischer blows his whistle. Argentina win a free kick and will be able to apply some pressure on the opposition goal.

64. 78'

    Kevin Lenini (Cape Verde) strikes a thunderbolt from a long-range free kick, but the effort goes well wide of the left post. It's going to be a goal kick. The ball goes out of play and Argentina will have a goal kick.

65. 77'

    Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina) trips an opposition player and Drew Fischer signals a foul. Cape Verde have a free kick.

66. 77'

    The match can continue after the interruption.

67. 74'

    The referee blows for a cooling break.

68. 73'

    Argentina failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.

69. 72'

    Lionel Messi (Argentina) unloads a good strike from the free kick outside the box. His effort towards the top right corner is stopped by Vozinha, who pulls off a brilliant save!

70. 72'

    The free kick will be taken by Lionel Messi (Argentina).

71. 71'

    Deroy Duarte (Cape Verde) brings his opponent down. Drew Fischer has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle for a foul. Argentina have a free kick from a promising distance.

72. 69'

    Lionel Messi (Argentina) tries to bend in the free kick from distance, but the defensive wall makes an easy block.

73. 68'

    Kevin Lenini (Cape Verde) shouldn't be surprised it's a yellow from the ref, who cooled the situation down well.

74. 67'

    It is time for a substitution. Dailon Livramento (Cape Verde) is on for Nuno Da Costa.

75. 67'

    Pedro Leitao Brito has decided to substitute Laros Duarte and he is replaced by Jamiro Monteiro (Cape Verde).

76. 67'

    Enzo Fernandez (Argentina) misses a huge chance from inside the penalty area after unleashing a powerful first-time volley towards goal that goes well wide of the right post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Cape Verde.

77. 67'

    Argentina keep possession of the ball with some short passes, waiting for the moment to hit the opposition swiftly on the break.

78. 64'

    Lionel Messi (Argentina) attempts to find a teammate with the corner, but the effort is snuffed out by the goalkeeper.

79. 64'

    Lionel Scaloni prepares a substitution. Thiago Almada is replaced by Nicolas Gonzalez (Argentina).

80. 63'

    That will be all from Lautaro Martinez who is being replaced by the fresh legs of Julian Alvarez (Argentina).

81. 63'

    A pass into the box finds Lionel Messi (Argentina) unmarked. He carefully places a shot towards the middle of the goal, but a brilliant last-ditch save by Vozinha denies him.

82. 59' 1 - 1

    Goal! Ryan Mendes plays a simple square pass into the feet of Deroy Duarte (Cape Verde) in the box, who composes himself and lashes the ball into the bottom left corner. 1:1.

83. 59'

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

84. 58'

    Cristian Gabriel Romero (Argentina) jumps into a tackle and Drew Fischer signals a foul. Free kick. Cape Verde will probably just try to cross the ball in from here.

85. 54'

    Deroy Duarte (Cape Verde) finds himself some space just outside the box, collects a rebound and sends an effort in on goal. Emiliano Martinez pulls off a fantastic reflex save to stop the ball going into the bottom right corner.

86. 52'

    Lionel Messi (Argentina) sends a long ball forward to Nahuel Molina, but he put too much power and the chance is gone. The ball goes out of play and Cape Verde will have a goal kick.

87. 52'

    Argentina are bossing possession at the moment by exchanging some precise passes from player to player.

88. 49'

    Sidny Lopes Cabral (Cape Verde) puts a dangerous cross into the box, but the corner is cleared by the first man.

89. 49'

    Jovane Cabral (Cape Verde) takes a first-time shot from the edge of the box, but his effort is well blocked by the defender. Cape Verde will take a corner kick.

90. 49'

    Cape Verde take the corner, but their hopes of scoring a goal end with a nice clearance by the defence.

91. 48'

    A lofted cross from Sidny Lopes Cabral (Cape Verde) is unsuccessful as the opponent's defence quickly clears the ball out of the penalty area. Cape Verde win a corner.

92. 48'

    Good clearance! Nuno Da Costa (Cape Verde) received a low pass, but he didn't have time to do anything as one of the defenders quickly stole the ball off him.

93. 46'

    Everything is set for the start of the second half.

94. 45+4'

    Drew Fischer blows his whistle to signal the end of the first-half action.

95. 45+2'

    Lionel Messi (Argentina) fouls an opponent. At least that's what referee Drew Fischer signals. Cape Verde will take a free kick near the side line.

96. 45'

    4 min. of stoppage-time to be played.

97. 45'

    Enzo Fernandez (Argentina) fashions a shot from the edge of the box after receiving an accurate pass. Vozinha makes a stunning save to stop the effort from flying into the bottom right corner.

98. 43'

    Referee Drew Fischer sees the trip by Diney Borges (Cape Verde) and doesn't hesitate to blow his whistle. Argentina get a free kick.

99. 41'

    The linesman raises his flag. Facundo Medina (Argentina) is adjudged offside.

100. 40'

     Deroy Duarte (Cape Verde) is penalised for holding. Drew Fischer signals a set piece. A free kick has been awarded to Argentina.

101. 39'

     Ryan Mendes (Cape Verde) serves up a nice cross, but the defence clears the danger.

102. 36'

     Flag goes up against Nahuel Molina (Argentina) and the referee blows his whistle for offside.

103. 36'

     The percentage of ball possession is – 66:34.

104. 32'

     Nahuel Molina (Argentina) commits a rough challenge and Drew Fischer blows his whistle for a foul. It's a free kick to Cape Verde, but it's in no position for a direct shot on goal.

105. 29' 1 - 0

     It's a goal! Lionel Messi (Argentina) scores with a brilliant shot into the roof of the net after being released inside the box by a superb lofted pass from Lisandro Martinez. The score is now 1:0.

106. 28'

     The game gets underway again after that interruption.

107. 25'

     It’s time for the cooling break for the players to take on some fluids. It’s hot out there!

108. 25'

     A fine lofted pass into the box, sent by Rodrigo de Paul (Argentina), is intercepted by the opposition's defence. The ball is behind the touchline and Argentina will take a throw-in.

109. 20'

     Facundo Medina (Argentina) wastes a good opportunity as his pass into the box is blocked by the defence.

110. 19'

     Wonderful pass from Nahuel Molina (Argentina) for Lionel Messi, but they can't profit from it as Vozinha comes off his line to collect.

111. 18'

     Lionel Messi (Argentina) fires the resultant free kick towards the left post, but the keeper makes a brilliant save and denies him the chance to score.

112. 17'

     Drew Fischer blows his whistle after Jovane Cabral (Cape Verde) brings one of his opponents down with a strong tackle. Argentina earn a free kick which could lead to a goal-scoring opportunity.

113. 14'

     Good chance! Lionel Messi (Argentina) nicely turned his man inside the box but placed his effort just wide of the right post. He should have scored! The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Cape Verde.

114. 11'

     Long passes, short passes and one-two passes. Argentina are showcasing great team work by keeping possession and producing pin-point passes from player to player. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult to intercept at the moment.

115. 10'

     Cristian Gabriel Romero (Argentina) pulls the jersey of one of the opposition players and Drew Fischer blows his whistle for a foul. Cape Verde are given an advantage. They have a free kick.

116. 7'

     Ryan Mendes (Cape Verde) dribbles into space and finds himself in a shooting position, but his shot from the edge of the box is bravely blocked.

117. 5'

     Sidny Lopes Cabral (Cape Verde) takes the free kick and immediately restarts play with a short pass.

118. 4'

     Rodrigo de Paul (Argentina) was too forceful with his tackle and Drew Fischer interrupted the game to signal a free kick. Cape Verde are awarded the free kick.

119. 3'

     The Argentina players are exchanging some short passes to try and open up the opposition’s defence and hit them swiftly on the break.

120. 1'

     The first half has started.