Match report
Nigeria Lose to Argentina 1–2 in World Cup
Nigeria
1–2
FT
Argentina
Jun 26, 2018
Lineups
Nigeria
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 23 F. Uzoho (G)
- 6 L. Balogun (D)
- 22 K. Omeruo (D)
- 5 W. Troost-Ekong (D)
- 2 B. Idowu (M)
- 10 M. Obi (M)
- 11 V. Moses (M)
- 4 W. Ndidi (M)
- 8 O. Etebo (M)
- 7 A. Musa (F)
- 14 K. Iheanacho (F)
Substitutes
- 9 O. Ighalo
- 13 S. Nwankwo
- 18 A. Iwobi
- 1 I. Ezenwa
- 3 E. Echiejile
- 12 A. Shehu
- 15 J. Obi
- 16 D. Akpeyi
- 17 O. Onazi
- 19 J. Ogu
- 20 C. Awaziem
- 21 T. Ebuehi
Argentina
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 12 F. Armani (G)
- 14 J. Mascherano (M)
- 2 G. Mercado (D)
- 17 N. Otamendi (D)
- 16 M. Rojo (D)
- 3 N. Tagliafico (D)
- 15 E. Pérez (M)
- 11 Á. Di María (M)
- 7 É. Banega (M)
- 10 L. Messi (F)
- 9 G. Higuaín (F)
Substitutes
- 22 C. Pavón
- 13 M. Meza
- 19 S. Agüero
- 1 N. Guzmán
- 4 C. Ansaldi
- 5 L. Biglia
- 6 F. Fazio
- 8 M. Acuña
- 18 E. Salvio
- 20 G. Lo Celso
- 21 P. Dybala
- 23 W. Caballero
Timeline
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14' Argentina Goal · Normal GoalL. Messi · Assist: É. Banega -
32' Nigeria Card · Yellow CardLeon BalogunFoul
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46' Nigeria subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Iheanacho · On: O. Ighalo -
49' Argentina Card · Yellow CardJavier MascheranoFoul
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51' Nigeria Goal · PenaltyV. Moses -
61' Argentina subst · Substitution 1Off: Enzo Pérez · On: C. Pavon -
64' Argentina Card · Yellow CardÉ. BanegaFoul
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72' Argentina subst · Substitution 2Off: Á. Di María · On: M. Meza -
80' Argentina subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Tagliafico · On: S. Agüero -
86' Argentina Goal · Normal GoalMarcos Rojo · Assist: Gabriel Mercado -
90'+2 Nigeria subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Musa · On: S. Nwankwo -
90' Argentina Card · Yellow CardL. MessiTime wasting
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90' Nigeria subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Omeruo · On: A. Iwobi
Match Stats
| Stat | Nigeria | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 20 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 66% | 82% |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 9 | 8 |
| Corners | 3 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 283 | 572 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 4 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 2 |
| Possession | 33% | 67% |
| Accurate Passes | 186 | 471 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 7 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 1 |