Match report
Argentina 1–1 Iceland: A World Cup Draw in Russia
Argentina
1–1
FT
Iceland
Jun 16, 2018
Argentina and Iceland contested a thrilling World Cup encounter in Russia, resulting in a 1–1 draw. Lionel Messi's Argentina took an early lead through Sergio Agüero but were pegged back by Arnor Finnbogason's equalizer. Both teams displayed resilience and tactical acumen, with neither side able to secure a decisive advantage.
Key Facts
- • Sergio Agüero scored for Argentina at the 19th minute
- • Arnor Finnbogason equalized for Iceland at the 23rd minute
- • Lionel Messi was a key figure for Argentina but failed to score
- • Iceland's defensive strategy held firm against Argentina's attacking lineup
- • Three substitutions were made by each team, including Ángel Di María and Arnor Gunnarsson
Lineups
Argentina
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 23 W. Caballero (G)
- 14 J. Mascherano (M)
- 17 N. Otamendi (D)
- 16 M. Rojo (D)
- 3 N. Tagliafico (D)
- 5 L. Biglia (M)
- 11 Á. Di María (M)
- 18 E. Salvio (D)
- 13 M. Meza (M)
- 10 L. Messi (M)
- 19 S. Agüero (F)
Substitutes
- 7 É. Banega
- 22 C. Pavón
- 9 G. Higuaín
- 1 N. Guzmán
- 2 G. Mercado
- 4 C. Ansaldi
- 6 F. Fazio
- 8 M. Acuña
- 12 F. Armani
- 15 E. Pérez
- 20 G. Lo Celso
- 21 P. Dybala
Iceland
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 1 H. Halldórsson (G)
- 6 R. Sigurðsson (D)
- 2 B. Sævarsson (D)
- 14 K. Árnason (D)
- 18 H. Magnússon (D)
- 8 B. Bjarnason (M)
- 20 E. Hallfreðsson (M)
- 17 A. Gunnarsson (M)
- 7 J. Guðmundsson (M)
- 10 G. Sigurðsson (F)
- 11 A. Finnbogason (F)
Substitutes
- 19 R. Gíslason
- 23 A. Skúlason
- 9 B. Sigurðarson
- 3 S. Friðjónsson
- 4 A. Guðmundsson
- 5 S. Ingason
- 12 F. Schram
- 13 R. Rúnarsson
- 15 H. Eyjólfsson
- 16 Ó. Skúlason
- 21 A. Traustason
- 22 J. Böðvarsson
Timeline
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19' Argentina Goal · Normal GoalS. Agüero
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23' Iceland Goal · Normal GoalA. Finnbogason
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54' Argentina subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Biglia · On: É. Banega
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63' Iceland subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Guðmundsson · On: R. Gíslason
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75' Argentina subst · Substitution 2Off: Á. Di María · On: C. Pavon
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76' Iceland subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Gunnarsson · On: A. Skúlason
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84' Argentina subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Meza · On: G. Higuaín
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89' Iceland subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Finnbogason · On: B. Sigurðarson
Match Stats
| Stat | Argentina | Iceland |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 89% | 63% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 27 | 8 |
| Corners | 10 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 752 | 209 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 10 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 10 | 5 |
| Possession | 77% | 23% |
| Accurate Passes | 673 | 132 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 5 |
| Saves | 1 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 15 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Sergio Agüero's early goal gave Argentina a strong start but Iceland quickly equalized through Arnor Finnbogason, stabilizing their defensive approach
- ▸ Argentina's multiple substitutions in the second half, including Ángel Di María, aimed to regain the lead but Iceland's solid defense prevented a decisive breakthrough