Match Analysis: Nigeria vs Argentina
Nigeria vs Argentina ended 1-2. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
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MATCH STORY
How the match unfolded
Argentina beat Nigeria 2-1.
Goals: L. Messi (Argentina, 14'), V. Moses (Nigeria, 51'), M. Rojo (Argentina, 86').
Nigeria had 33% possession to Argentina's 67%, with 9.00 shots to 8.00.
L. Messi (Argentina) was the standout performer, rated 8.6.
KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
L. MessiÉ. Banega
ArgentinaLeon BalogunYellow Card
NigeriaOut: K. IheanachoIn: O. Ighalo
NigeriaJavier MascheranoYellow Card
ArgentinaV. MosesPenalty
NigeriaOut: E. PérezIn: C. Pavón
ArgentinaÉver BanegaYellow Card
ArgentinaOut: Á. Di MaríaIn: M. Meza
ArgentinaOut: N. TagliaficoIn: S. Agüero
ArgentinaM. RojoG. Mercado
ArgentinaJohn Mikel ObiYellow Card
NigeriaLionel MessiYellow Card
ArgentinaOut: K. OmeruoIn: A. Iwobi
NigeriaOut: A. MusaIn: S. Nwankwo
NigeriaTEAM DATA
Match statistics
NigeriaStatistic
Argentina
33%
Possession
67%
9
Total Shots
8
3
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
2
1
Blocked Shots
2
4
Shots Inside Box
7
5
Shots Outside Box
1
3
Corners
5
0
Offsides
2
20
Fouls
15
2
Yellow Cards
3
283
Total Passes
572
186
Accurate Passes
471
2
Goalkeeper Saves
2
TEAM SHEETS
Starting lineups and substitutes
Nigeria
Formation 3-5-2 · Coach: G. Rohr
Starting XI
- 2B. IdowuM
- 4W. NdidiM
- 5W. Troost-EkongD
- 6L. BalogunD
- 7A. MusaF
- 8O. EteboM
- 10M. ObiM
- 11V. MosesM
- 14K. IheanachoF
- 22K. OmeruoD
- 23F. UzohoG
Substitutes (12)
- 1I. EzenwaG
- 3E. EchiejileD
- 9O. IghaloF
- 12A. ShehuD
- 13S. NwankwoF
- 15J. ObiM
- 16D. AkpeyiG
- 17O. OnaziM
- 18A. IwobiM
- 19J. OguM
- 20C. AwaziemD
- 21T. EbuehiD
Argentina
Formation 4-4-2 · Coach: J. Sampaoli
Starting XI
- 2G. MercadoD
- 3N. TagliaficoD
- 7É. BanegaM
- 9G. HiguaínF
- 10L. MessiF
- 11Á. Di MaríaM
- 12F. ArmaniG
- 14J. MascheranoM
- 15E. PérezM
- 16M. RojoD
- 17N. OtamendiD
Substitutes (12)
- 1N. GuzmánG
- 4C. AnsaldiD
- 5L. BigliaM
- 6F. FazioD
- 8M. AcuñaM
- 13M. MezaM
- 18E. SalvioM
- 19S. AgüeroF
- 20G. Lo CelsoM
- 21P. DybalaF
- 22C. PavónF
- 23W. CaballeroG
PLAYER IMPACT
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
Top-rated player
Argentina
L. Messi
Rating 8.6 · 1 goals · 0 assists · 2 shots on target
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MATCH ANALYSIS
Nigeria vs Argentina match analysis
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