If you ask if the world has ever witnessed such passion for a football match, the answer is no. The kings of world football, Messi and Mbappe, on a night filled with penalties, crushed France and won the World Cup. Argentina won 4-2 on penalties in a game that ended 3-3 in regular time and extra time.
The first half
Di María ended the first half with a deserved two-goal lead when Di María stepped up to score after Messi scored a penalty in a similar fashion to his Copa America.
Argentina’s high-pressure performance in this World Cup’s battle of the best teams has caused France to lose their cool. Argentina put on a complete show from the start, refusing to let France play their usual style.
Angel Di Maria in the 22nd minute, after the terrible atmosphere created in front of the France box, France had no choice but to concede a penalty. Argentina’s first goal of Messi’s career came from one of the cool penalties.
Argentina attacked repeatedly, and after an attack that included Lionel Messi, as if on a plate, Di Maria reached the goal net with a style of finish, and Argentina brought the game to a close.
The second half
France quickly re-entered the game by firing at Argentina’s goal post. Mbappe responded to Argentina’s two goals with a penalty in the 80th minute and a beautiful finish in the 81st minute. With this, the fans could see the beauty of the game on the ground. As the teams came together, the spectators in the stadium also supported the teams.
Extra time in the first half
Argentina dominated the first half of the extra time, when both teams were tied. However, France’s defence atoned for a few lapses from their side in the first half, and the battle between Argentina’s attack and France’s defence deservedly ended without a goal.
Second-half extra time
Mbappe’s hat-trick was the perfect counter to Lionel Messi’s spectacular magic. As France faltered once more in that net, Argentina’s spectacular goal provided the decisive goal and game-winner. The goal was scored in the 108th minute of the game. Messi deserves a perfect score. Argentina conceded the penalty after the terrible atmosphere created by France, who fought without giving up. Mbappe scored his hat-trick and eighth goal of the tournament on a penalty.
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