Lionel Messi, Cristian Romero and Enzo Fernandez scored for Argentina in their 3-2 win against Egypt at the World Cup.
Egypt took the 1-0 lead with a cross into the penalty area and Yasser Ibrahim would score. Minutes after Egypt’s goal, Nicolas Tagliafico was tackled inside the penalty area and Argentina were awarded a penalty kick.
It was Lionel Messi who took the penalty but it was saved by Shobeir. Argentina would create more goal scoring chances with Rodrigo De Paul crossing into the penalty area but Alexis Mac Allister’s effort was saved by the goalkeeper.
With Egypt leading 1-0, Lisandro Martinez was tackled and the ball was stolen. Egypt would counter attack and score their second goal of the match.
The referee went to VAR and the goal was disallowed after the tackle on Lisandro. Minutes later, Egypt would score a second goal with Zico scoring to give Egypt the 2-0 lead.
At 2-0, Argentina kept crossing into the penalty area. Lionel Messi crossed into the penalty area and Cristian Romero scored Argentina’s first goal of the match.
With Egypt leading 2-1, Argentina’s efforts on goal were saved and the ball fell to Lionel Messi who scored to draw Argentina level.
In injury time, Lautaro Martinez received the ball down the wing and he crossed it to Enzo Fernandez who scored to give Argentina the 3-2 lead and win.
The Argentina national team will play Switzerland or Colombia in the quarter finals of the World Cup.


