Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time to advance to World Cup last 16
Defending champions Argentina secured a hard-fought 3-2 extra-time victory over Cape Verde to advance to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. Lionel Messi opened the scoring for Argentina, but the Blue Sharks responded twice to keep the contest alive. A late own goal ultimately sealed Argentina's progression in a dramatic finish. Cape Verde, making their World Cup debut, exited the tournament having pushed the champions to the limit. The result also saw Messi strengthen his lead in the Golden Boot standings.
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