Lionel Messi broke the all-time World Cup assist record as Argentina survived an extra-time epic.
Argentina needed 120 minutes to break ten-man Switzerland. The champions march on.
ACT I · 10'
made history in the 10th minute, setting up for the earliest goal of Argentina's campaign.
ACT II · 67'
caught off guard with a clinical 67th-minute equalizer to shock the champions.
72' · THE SELF-INFLICTED WOUND
is sent off for simulation after a dramatic VAR review, leaving Switzerland to fight with ten men.
THE PEAK · 112' — 120+1'
With Switzerland down to ten, struck a brilliant 112th-minute winner before sealed it in the final seconds.
Before kickoff we asked: “Will Granit Xhaka successfully patrol the deep zones and choke the spaces where Lionel Messi thrives?”
dominated the central zones, outshining with an 8.9 rating and the historic assist.
The truth is that today we suffered. We knew they were a very physical team, and we weren't able to get out of certain situations. We have to be realistic, we need to be better.
Lionel Scaloni · Argentina · manager · Bolavip
The full presser
I don't know who invented , but we can't change it... That we are weakened so much by a rule is incomprehensible to me.
Murat Yakin · Switzerland · manager · SRF
When the game was over, I just thought that I am very proud of this team. Argentina actually had no chance from open play.
Manuel Akanji · Switzerland · defender · SRF
WHERE THIS GOES
Argentina's 12-match unbeaten World Cup run continues. A blockbuster semi-final against England awaits.