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Argentina struggle past Switzerland to qualify for the Quarterfinals

Tuesday 1st of July 2014

9:30 pm (IST)

Argentina VS Switzerland

1 - 0

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Di Maria-28' (ET)

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The Argentinians were better to start off with however, they failed to create any clear cut chances. Di Maria was troubling the Swiss defense on the left wing. Nevertheless, it was a lack lustre first half performance. The Argentinians were the better side in the second half. Messi performed much better, however failed to score as the match went into extra time.They played much better in the extra time however, it was a lapse by Lichtsteiner that gave them an opportunity to take the lead. They will now meet the winners of Belgium and USA in the Quarterfinals.

The Swiss battled it out in the midfield as their defense shaped up well. They had the best chance of the first half, however Josip Drmic failed to score in a one on one with the Argentine goalkeeper. They managed to mark Messi really well. In the second half the Swiss were far more defensive and did not create any shots on target. They were very close to getting an equaliser in the frantic final minutes of the game however, were unlucky to not get the ball past the Argentina net.