Argentina advance to the World Cup last 16 after a 3-2 victory over Cape Verde that goes to extra time. Multiple reports describe a tense match in Miami in which Argentina face a major scare before finding a late breakthrough. Both outlets say Cristian Romero plays a decisive role, scoring in injury time via a header that ultimately results in a deflection. That goal secures Argentina’s lead and ensures the team progresses despite Cape Verde offering sustained resistance. The match ends with Argentina recording the same final scoreline—3-2—after the game is played beyond regular time. While Cape Verde are characterized as having impressed and pushed Argentina throughout, the consistent point across sources is that Argentina’s ability to respond under pressure determines the outcome. With the result, Argentina qualify for the knockout stage, while Cape Verde are eliminated.
Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time to reach World Cup last 16
Argentina advance to the World Cup last 16 after a 3-2 victory over Cape Verde that goes to extra time. Multiple reports describe a tense match in Miami in which Argentina face a major scare before fi...
- Argentina defeat Cape Verde 3-2 after the match goes into extra time.
- Cristian Romero scores the decisive goal, via a header in injury time.
- The decisive header involves a deflection as the ball goes in.
- The match is played in Miami and is described as hard-fought and tense.
- The result sends Argentina into the World Cup last 16.
Argentina overcome a huge scare as they beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thanks to a deflected header from Cristian Romero to advance to the last 16.
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