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Argentina's 'party' with Messi after scoring three goals in 13 minutes to beat Egypt: 'I was left with frustration'
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Argentina's 'party' with Messi after scoring three goals in 13 minutes to beat Egypt: 'I was left with frustration'

From La Naciรณn · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Argentina staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Egypt 3-2 in the World Cup, advancing to the quarterfinals.
  • Lionel Messi missed a penalty early on, but later scored twice to equalize.
  • Enzo Fernรกndez scored the winning goal in stoppage time, sparking celebrations for the Argentine team.

Argentina's national team celebrated a thrilling 3-2 victory over Egypt in the World Cup, securing their place in the quarterfinals after a tense match. The team rallied from a two-goal deficit, with Lionel Messi playing a pivotal role despite missing an early penalty. Yasser Ibrahim's header gave Egypt the lead in the 14th minute, and Mostafa Shobeir saved Messi's penalty attempt, maintaining Egypt's advantage. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, Argentina trailed 2-0 at halftime. The second half saw Egypt extend their lead, but Argentina's substitutions shifted the momentum. Cristian Romero scored from a Messi assist in the 78th minute, and Messi himself netted the equalizer five minutes later, igniting the Argentine fans. In the second minute of stoppage time, Enzo Fernรกndez headed home the decisive goal from a Lautaro Martรญnez cross, sealing the comeback victory. Following the match, the team lifted Messi onto their shoulders in a jubilant celebration, honoring his crucial performance.

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Originally published by La Naciรณn in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.